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SO53 FPD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,485 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged leaking (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,377 miles

SLIGHT oil leak on n/s/f suspension strut

advise check n/s/r wheel for correct type - inner rim VERY close to brake caliper

engine/gearbox undertrays fitted. o/s and n/s full body undertrays fitted

n/s/f anti-roll bar link top and bottom joint boots split

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,529 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,521 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,867 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on †

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 FPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

Is SO53 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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