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FG53 UZN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,120 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking near center spher (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,665 miles

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

o/s/r suspension unit starting to leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,612 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs worn

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers damp

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,259 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

slight leaks on front suspension legs

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,609 miles

thin film of oil around top half of front suspension units

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,827 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 UZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 UZN, 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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FG53 UZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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