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FE53 DZT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,115 mi
Last recorded181,115 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 DZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 181,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 170,566 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 170,563 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc ccroded

losing turbo power

Fail 23 Jul 2013 166,459 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc ccroded

losing turbo power

Pass 2 Apr 2012 158,544 miles

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

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

discs corrded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 158,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs corrded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 147,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 147,622 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 140,863 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 132,201 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake caliper bolts on n/s/r catching road wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,201 miles

brake caliper bolts on n/s/r catching road wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 111,756 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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FE53 DZT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE53 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

FE53 DZT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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