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FA03 KHT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,435 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded n/s/r suspension damp front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded n/s/r suspension damp front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,834 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,834 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,032 miles

Nearside Rear suspension sphere wet with fluid but no leak visual

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,190 miles

Both Wiper bade's split

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads hard to see

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,112 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,232 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 KHT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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