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AD53 BHF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,186 mi
Last recorded138,186 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,186 miles

o/s handbrake outer casing deteriorating

o/s headlamp pattern becoming poor

Fail 21 Feb 2014 138,186 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s handbrake outer casing deteriorating

o/s headlamp pattern becoming poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,872 miles

n/s front suspension shows signs of slight leak

o/s front headlamp lens becoming 'cloudy'

Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,872 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s front suspension shows signs of slight leak

o/s front headlamp lens becoming 'cloudy'

Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,738 miles

front brake discs show signs of wear , inner edges

small marks in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2012 123,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs show signs of wear , inner edges

small marks in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,678 miles

mark in windscreen ( outside of zone A )

n/s front brake disc becoming corroded , inner edge

n/s front outer edge of tyre becoming worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,943 miles

front brake pads low ( v.close to 1.5 mm )

Fail 13 Mar 2009 94,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,388 miles

n/s + o/s front sbsorber legs show signs of leaking

n/s + o/s front tyres worn near limit

Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,780 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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AD53 BHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 BHF, 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 AD53 BHF registered?

AD53 BHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AD53 BHF safe to buy?

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