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FG53 TMV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

257,000 mi
Last recorded257,000 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 257,000 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing fulkl inspection of sills.

N/S/F wiper blade slightly smeery.

N/S/R brake disc slightly worn and scored

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc slightly scored.

O/S/F tyre on 3.0mm tread depth.

O/S/F wiper blade slightly smeery.

O/S/R brake disc slightly worn and scored

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight front brake inbalance of 12%

Slight leak of grease from N/S/F outer c/v gaiter.

Slight leak of grease from O/S/F outer c/v gaiter.

Wheel showing signs of damage.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 256,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre on 3.0mm tread depth.

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing fulkl inspection of sills.

N/S/F wiper blade slightly smeery.

N/S/R brake disc slightly worn and scored

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc slightly scored.

O/S/F wiper blade slightly smeery.

O/S/R brake disc slightly worn and scored

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight front brake inbalance of 12%

Slight leak of grease from N/S/F outer c/v gaiter.

Slight leak of grease from O/S/F outer c/v gaiter.

Wheel showing signs of damage.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 249,988 miles

front side lamps dim

number plates lights poor

off side wiper poor

Fail 20 Oct 2011 249,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front side lamps dim

number plates lights poor

off side wiper poor

Pass 27 Jul 2010 248,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 219,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 184,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 141,357 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 688,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 64,106 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 TMV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

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