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FG53 BUE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,648 mi
Last recorded183,648 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 183,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 176,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 176,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2013 166,128 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 166,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,237 miles

Slight seepage at rear suspension sphere

Fail 22 Sep 2012 154,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight seepage at rear suspension sphere

Pass 29 Sep 2011 143,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 132,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 127,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 127,273 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,262 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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FG53 BUE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG53 BUE, 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 FG53 BUE registered?

FG53 BUE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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