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FG03 YEK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,198 mi
Last recorded227,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 227,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Ns sill trim missing due to damage

also a rattle from the front when it goes over the brake taster but found nowt loose

Fail 1 Oct 2010 227,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Ns sill trim missing due to damage

also a rattle from the front when it goes over the brake taster but found nowt loose

Pass 26 Sep 2009 201,031 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 200,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 164,054 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 162,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,623 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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FG03 YEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FG03 YEK, 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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FG03 YEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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