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SO53 FPE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 115,436 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 115,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,723 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 100,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FPE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO53 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

Is SO53 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FPE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO53 FPE have outstanding finance?

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