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SB52 BKX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 BKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,805 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,556 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,330 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,634 miles

Crack in bottom of windscreen outside of test zone

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,483 miles

advise diesel pipes at tank look damp but can't see any leakage

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,281 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 19,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB52 BKX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB52 BKX, 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 SB52 BKX registered?

SB52 BKX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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