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FV52 BFY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,794 mi
Last recorded60,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear sphere sight oil leak both

Fail 22 Jan 2021 60,785 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear sphere sight oil leak both

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,484 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,949 miles

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth on outer tread area

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,474 miles

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,112 miles

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,148 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,148 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,832 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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FV52 BFY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV52 BFY, 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 FV52 BFY registered?

FV52 BFY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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