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FG53 CKV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,141 mi
Last recorded127,141 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 127,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel is bent inside of wheel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel additive leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2026 127,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel is bent inside of wheel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel additive leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2025 126,474 miles

Front lower ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 123,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 120,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 118,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,785 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but not through to structure

Offside Rear tyre perishing but not through to structure

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front strut top mount rubber bushes splitting

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine warning light on at time of test

N/S/R wheel dented

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,728 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,771 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edge

n/s/r suspension slight dampness

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 110,495 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres perished on outer edge

n/s/r suspension slight dampness

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,117 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag faulty message on 'display'

headlamp washer system inoperative [hid system]

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,618 miles

slight suspension fluide leak from n/s/f

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,565 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 CKV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FG53 CKV, 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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FG53 CKV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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