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FV53 KSN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension leg weeping

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both hand brake cables casing worn out

front brake pad wear warning loom broken

Fail 11 Nov 2021 131,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension leg weeping

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both hand brake cables casing worn out

front brake pad wear warning loom broken

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake Pad Loom Broken

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Poor Condition (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Poor Condition (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 124,791 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake Pad Loom Broken

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Poor Condition (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Poor Condition (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 118,805 miles

Both Front Handbrake Cables Outer Casings Poor Condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Wire Loom Broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,416 miles

Nearside Front brake pad loom broken

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.03 mm legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking due to being made week 41 of year 2013

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake cables broken case

Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside Edge Worn Low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,444 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers visor half way down

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,642 miles

drivers visor half way down

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,853 miles

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

rear disc's are pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc's are pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,332 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2008 38,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,637 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,480 miles

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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FV53 KSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 FV53 KSN, 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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FV53 KSN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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