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DN52 BND

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 BND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corroded in engine bay

Exhaust system is corroded in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By front box weld (7.1.2)

Front bumper loose near side and off sides on the limit

Offside Rear Tyre cracked split

Oil leaks

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded in places

Under body rear hydraulic pipes corroded in places

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper loose inner wheel arch plastic liner loose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 16 Jan 2014 89,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery terminal insecure

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,239 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,259 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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DN52 BND is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN52 BND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN52 BND registered?

DN52 BND is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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