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FG03 TZZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 TZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,889 miles

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

o/s/f hand brake hanging on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,112 miles

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

rear susension spheres damp

screen cracked across out of roadview

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brakediscs worn

rear susension spheres damp

screen cracked across out of roadview

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,042 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

chip on screen out of mot scope

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,688 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,036 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,036 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,322 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG03 TZZ 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 75%.

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 FG03 TZZ, 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 FG03 TZZ registered?

FG03 TZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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