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FV52 FZM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,247 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,247 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,838 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,776 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,529 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)

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 FZM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV52 FZM?

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What year was FV52 FZM registered?

FV52 FZM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FV52 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 FZM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV52 FZM have outstanding finance?

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