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FX53 WZD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,766 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,881 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 51,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,646 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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FX53 WZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 WZD, 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 FX53 WZD registered?

FX53 WZD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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