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MT53 FKO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

238,982 mi
Last recorded238,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 238,982 miles

airbag fault on electronic display

child seat in osr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2014 238,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

airbag fault on electronic display

child seat in osr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad sensor wire broken osf

Pass 19 Sep 2013 215,710 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 215,709 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 209,133 miles

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

n/s/f side light bulb dim

o/s/f side light bulb dim

Fail 21 Sep 2012 209,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f side light bulb dim

o/s/f side light bulb dim

Pass 28 Sep 2011 183,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 89,997 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 4 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,190 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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MT53 FKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MT53 FKO, 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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MT53 FKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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