MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
stonechipped windscreen
damage to n/s windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
damage to n/s windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH52 CVB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FH52 CVB, 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 FH52 CVB registered?
FH52 CVB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.
Is FH52 CVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH52 CVB shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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