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FX03 TDU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 67,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,395 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,776 miles

all four tyres close too legal limit (1.6mm) more front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,920 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,918 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,624 miles

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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FX03 TDU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX03 TDU, 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 FX03 TDU registered?

FX03 TDU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is FX03 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 TDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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