CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB52 ANU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 ANU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,328 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 101,328 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,723 miles

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

slight leak on offside front suspension pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,122 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,491 miles

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

slight fluid leak on front suspension units

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,045 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension units slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,999 miles

front number plate starting to deteiorate

front wiper blades slight smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,449 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil levbel near min mark

front number plate showing delamination

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,697 miles

slight leak on front suspension units

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,686 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB52 ANU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB52 ANU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB52 ANU?

You can check the full history of FB52 ANU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB52 ANU registered?

FB52 ANU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FB52 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 ANU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB52 ANU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB52 ANU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.