MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both front side lights dim
hand brake very heavy to pull
n.s.r steel brake pipes secure clip loose and rattles
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bpoth rear bump stops missing.
fuel tank very rusty,
plastic under tray covers broken.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front number plate slightly ditriated
offside front wheel slightly binding
Air bag lamp on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 DZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FE53 DZR, 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 FE53 DZR registered?
FE53 DZR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FE53 DZR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 DZR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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