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FB03 FXY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,762 mi
Last recorded164,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 164,762 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 164,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 145,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 129,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2011
Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,866 miles

under body trays fitted obstructing inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,838 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

under body trays fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 11 May 2009 88,560 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 88,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,020 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,814 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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FB03 FXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB03 FXY, 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 FB03 FXY registered?

FB03 FXY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 FXY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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