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FE53 KKP

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,549 mi
Last recorded147,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake cables corroded

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)

hydraulic suspension nearside rear cylinder boot damp

Fail 27 Jul 2016 147,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake cables corroded

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)

hydraulic suspension nearside rear cylinder boot damp

Pass 6 Aug 2015 138,839 miles

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on inner edges (215/55/16)

Oil leak from intercooler

Fail 6 Aug 2015 138,839 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on inner edges (215/55/16)

Oil leak from intercooler

Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,004 miles

Both front handbrake cables have been rubbing.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front side light dim , but still working and more than 50%

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

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

Offside front steering rack boot damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 119,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,117 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,117 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,511 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KKP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE53 KKP, 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 KKP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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