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FD53 ENX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,257 mi
Last recorded200,257 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ENX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 200,257 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 193,036 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 11 Nov 2013 183,539 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2013 183,539 miles

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Nov 2012 171,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 156,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 142,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension has slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 131,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,542 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 119,720 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f hand brake cable outer sleeve split.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 108,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 108,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 95,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FD53 ENX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD53 ENX, 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 FD53 ENX registered?

FD53 ENX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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