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FH53 OKB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,506 mi
Last recorded218,506 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 218,506 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 218,506 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 182,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,200 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 93,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sills covered by plstic trims

dampness around pas pipes

plastic under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,369 miles

both sills covered by plstic trims

dampness around pas pipes

plastic under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,993 miles

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

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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FH53 OKB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH53 OKB, 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 FH53 OKB registered?

FH53 OKB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is FH53 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 OKB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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