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FV52 SXK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,078 mi
Last recorded163,078 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 163,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,719 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 96,739 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,589 miles

rear tyres worn badly on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,640 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 68,408 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,159 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV52 SXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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