MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc ccroded
losing turbo power
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
discs corrded
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
Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake caliper bolts on n/s/r catching road wheel
brake caliper bolts on n/s/r catching road wheel
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 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.
Is FE53 DZT safe to buy?
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