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FV52 UKK

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 121,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,377 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexi hose corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,927 miles

Brake pipe to o/s rear caliper corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,297 miles

Brake pipe to o/s rear caliper corroding

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,728 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,567 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,915 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,147 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

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 UKK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

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

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