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FV52 DZR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,089 mi
Last recorded84,089 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 DZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,076 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust coroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s n/s rear discs rusted

slight leak on o/s rear suspension unit

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,136 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.

N/S/R SUSPENSION SLIGHT LEAK.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,718 miles

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

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

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 DZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

FV52 DZR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 DZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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