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FG53 TLZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

223,719 mi
Last recorded223,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 223,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 217,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 210,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 203,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 195,179 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 184,735 miles

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 173,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 164,946 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 143,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 123,054 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,432 miles

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

parkbrake requires attention

Fail 30 Apr 2010 110,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

parkbrake requires attention

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,256 miles

Slight weep of fluid on front n/s susp leg

Pass 7 May 2008 86,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 71,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 71,680 miles

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

FG53 TLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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