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SO53 FLA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,067 mi
Last recorded84,067 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

under trays fitted unable to inspect some under body components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,356 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak corner engine bed area ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,567 miles

advise rear brake pads low advise to replace

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,631 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,421 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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SO53 FLA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO53 FLA, 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 SO53 FLA registered?

SO53 FLA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SO53 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FLA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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