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FA03 KHM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,535 mi
Last recorded143,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 143,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 143,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,852 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre perished but not to cords or ply

Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,179 miles

slight play in rack ends

slight wear in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,918 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,981 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 91,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn close to limit.

noise from rear wheels when rotated.

offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 64,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,910 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,781 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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FA03 KHM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA03 KHM, 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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FA03 KHM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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