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PY53 BZK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,842 mi
Last recorded147,842 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2023 147,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 142,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,021 miles

undertrays engine covers

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,503 miles

suspension pipes greased

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,878 miles

suspension pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sillcovers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,466 miles

suspension ppies at rear rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,943 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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PY53 BZK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY53 BZK, 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 PY53 BZK registered?

PY53 BZK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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