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FV52 DZM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,046 mi
Last recorded149,046 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 DZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,046 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 149,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 136,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 136,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 102,387 miles

brake fluid low

corrosion to brake pipes at rear

front brake pads low

Nearside side repeater bulb discoloured

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

Fail 1 May 2019 102,387 miles

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

Nearside side repeater bulb discoloured

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

brake fluid low

corrosion to brake pipes at rear

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,498 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,258 miles

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

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,386 miles

nearside rear brake light came on when tapped and stayed on

Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake light came on when tapped and stayed on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers noisy and a little smeary

brake fluid level low

handbrake lever travel high but still has reserve

rear service brake has an imbalance

Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres starting to age crack

engine oil level below maximum mark

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,000 miles

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

both front tyres starting to age crack

engine oil level below maximum mark

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,454 miles

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

engine oil level below maximum mark

Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,642 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 14,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DZM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FV52 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

FV52 DZM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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