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FD52 XWR

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,430 mi
Last recorded202,430 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2008 202,430 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear suspension units damp

Pass 4 Nov 2008 202,430 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension units damp

Pass 30 Oct 2007 194,635 miles

N/S/F side light dim

N/S/R door does not open

Rear supension bush has rust coming out of if but no movement advise replacement soon O/S/R & N/S/R

Rear tyres at 1.6mm

Fail 26 Oct 2007 194,633 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F side light dim

N/S/R door does not open

Rear supension bush has rust coming out of if but no movement advise replacement soon O/S/R & N/S/R

Rear tyres at 1.6mm

Fail 3 Nov 2006 188,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 188,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 179,149 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2005 179,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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FD52 XWR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD52 XWR, 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

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What year was FD52 XWR registered?

FD52 XWR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is FD52 XWR safe to buy?

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