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AK03 FBL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,318 mi
Last recorded144,318 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,419 miles

brake pad wiring insecure

front tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,902 miles

NSF & OSF TYRES WEARING ON EDGES TREAD

Fail 23 Feb 2012 46,835 miles

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

NSF & OSF TYRES WEARING ON EDGES TREAD

NSR BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,002 miles

nearside front brake pad wear wire loose

nearside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,206 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,712 miles

slight leak from n/s/r suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,447 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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AK03 FBL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK03 FBL, 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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AK03 FBL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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