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FH53 UXY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,659 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,795 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,748 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)

centre brake light inop

engine man light on

Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,910 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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FH53 UXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FH53 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

FH53 UXY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is FH53 UXY safe to buy?

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