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FE53 LJF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,267 mi
Last recorded132,267 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,050 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel leaking from filter housing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front discs have ring of corrosion not affecting effciency

Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs have ring of corrosion not affecting effciency

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,519 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,511 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,193 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,566 miles

Nearside front suspension unit slightly leakinf

Offside rear suspension unit slightly leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,171 miles

Towbar coupling not present, unable to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,464 miles

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

slight leak from nearside front suspension

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,044 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 LJF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

FE53 LJF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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