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FG53 TNK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,964 mi
Last recorded140,964 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 140,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Suspension fluid leak at return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 140,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 10 May 2017 137,391 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 137,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 134,591 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 124,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,567 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,948 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 102,948 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,525 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminte but is still visiable.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,528 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,330 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 TNK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

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

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