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FG53 BUU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,362 mi
Last recorded80,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,655 miles

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

minor misting of oil from o/s/rear hydraulic unit

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,655 miles

minor misting of oil from o/s/rear hydraulic unit

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,787 miles

slight brake bind on both front wheel

Pass 31 May 2011 55,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

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 BUU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG53 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

FG53 BUU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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