MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front handbrake cables worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front handbrake cables worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight leak from nearside front suspension strut
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight leak from nearside front suspension strut
dampness on front suspension legs.dampness on rear suspension units. nsr brake disc pitting on outer surface edge section.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
dampness on front suspension legs.dampness on rear suspension units. nsr brake disc pitting on outer surface edge section.
dampness on rear suspension units and nsf suspension leg.
service warning ON. osf tyre nearly bald on outer edge. nsr tyre close to limit.
slight play nsf anti-roll bar link.play osf anti-roll bar link.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front repeater lamps going pale. slight play in nsf anti-roll bar link. slight p-lay in os end of steering rack.
nsr brake noisy when operated.
rear brake discs deteriorating (BORDERLINE PASS NSR!)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
service due? [spanner warning on!] wing repeaters going pale. rear brake discs coroded/starting to pit!
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
inner faces on both front brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 OPT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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