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FX03 TGV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 115,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,508 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake cable outer covers deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake cable outer covers deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,539 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,539 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 88,215 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre & worn on edge

nearsuide rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,680 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc pitted on inside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,680 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc pitted on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,193 miles

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

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

frpnt lower arm suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,745 miles

All tryres will soon require attention. Showing signs of age cracks and some small cuts in treads

Slight fuel leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

All tryres will soon require attention. Showing signs of age cracks and some small cuts in treads

Slight fuel leak from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,750 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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FX03 TGV 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 71.4%.

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 FX03 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

FX03 TGV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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