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FG53 BVF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,792 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damp when suspension fully extended (2.7.3)

Offside Front uneven tyre wear main inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damp when suspension fully extended (2.7.3)

Offside Front uneven tyre wear main inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 720,204 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,166 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,049 miles

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

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 BVF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG53 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

FG53 BVF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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