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FE53 KKO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 158,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 154,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 141,660 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 141,660 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 135,023 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 135,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs getting lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,287 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 111,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 111,218 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 97,057 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 KKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KKO, 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 FE53 KKO registered?

FE53 KKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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