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PF52 BKL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 138,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/front abs wire showing slight damaged?

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,096 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 124,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn down too 2.2mm 195/65R15 91H

Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 83,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 69,771 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,984 miles

catching noise on nearside rear wheel when spun freely

very slight play in nearside front stabiliser link

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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PF52 BKL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF52 BKL, 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 PF52 BKL registered?

PF52 BKL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is PF52 BKL safe to buy?

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