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FG53 TVX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,992 mi
Last recorded154,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 154,992 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 154,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 148,467 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 148,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 141,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 111,472 miles

BOTH FRONT LINK ARMS WORN , BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEEPING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Fail 21 Nov 2006 110,780 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOITH FRONT LINK ARMS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN , BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEEPING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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 TVX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

FG53 TVX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is FG53 TVX safe to buy?

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