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FG53 MJJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 109,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 667,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,743 miles

Fluid leak from O/S/R suspension unit.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,743 miles

Fluid leak from O/S/R suspension unit.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,094 miles

Rear brake discs scored/in poor condition.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,975 miles

nearside rear brake disc is is starting to become rusty and pitted

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outer surface edge of tread

offside rear brake disc is slightly scored

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner surface edge of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,747 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 MJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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