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AP03 FKM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake operation slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 122,231 miles

Central Rear Brake operation slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,885 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 29 Sep 2023 114,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,949 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 107,939 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,129 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,204 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,677 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,341 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 85,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,838 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,804 miles

Oil leak

fluid residue around nearside rear suspension leg

nearside front handbrake cable casing cracked

offside front handbrake cable casing cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 64,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,039 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 45,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,138 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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AP03 FKM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP03 FKM, 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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AP03 FKM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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