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FB53 FMX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,061 mi
Last recorded146,061 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 137,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,430 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 110,393 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 110,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 100,263 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 100,263 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,121 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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FB53 FMX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB53 FMX, 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 FB53 FMX registered?

FB53 FMX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FB53 FMX safe to buy?

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