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RA53 BNU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 51,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both offside and nearside rear radius arm bearings have slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 43,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,650 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,742 miles

Offside Rear rear axle bearing has a slight leak

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2015 37,742 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear axle bearing has a slight leak

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wing repeaters are faded

play in off/side/front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,224 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2007 19,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 19,226 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,749 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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RA53 BNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA53 BNU, 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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RA53 BNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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