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FE53 JZW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 136,170 miles

something in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat back rest poor

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,432 miles

slight water damage to front number

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,248 miles

plastic covers fitted

small chip in screen

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,585 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 JZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

FE53 JZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is FE53 JZW safe to buy?

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