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FE53 KKJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,273 mi
Last recorded166,273 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 166,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 166,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 161,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 156,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 139,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 135,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 127,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f strut has a misting of oil apparent on strut body when fully extended

Fail 20 May 2010 127,718 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 120,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 120,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 114,917 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 114,917 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 109,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,465 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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FE53 KKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE53 KKJ, 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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FE53 KKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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