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FE53 ZLU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,508 mi
Last recorded133,508 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 133,508 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,240 miles

handbrake cable casings part worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,139 miles

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

front discs corroded inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,562 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake discs corroded inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

part wear front discs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front discs wear

Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,759 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front discs corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,399 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZLU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

FE53 ZLU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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