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SA53 BSX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 130,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 129,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,122 miles

signs of dampness on nearside rear suspension but no visible leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,122 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

signs of dampness on nearside rear suspension but no visible leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,226 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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SA53 BSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA53 BSX, 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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SA53 BSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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