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FG53 NNU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,280 mi
Last recorded186,280 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 186,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 180,871 miles

esp & asr indicat,s a fault

n/s/f hand brake cable was rubbing on wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2014 180,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

esp & asr indicat,s a fault

n/s/f hand brake cable was rubbing on wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2013 173,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 165,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 155,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 145,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 134,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 125,495 miles

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 28 Sep 2007 108,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,915 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 NNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

FG53 NNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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