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FL03 FUB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,839 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 136,215 miles

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

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

rear fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,171 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fluid suspension, pipe conecting block on rear axle damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 128,392 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,953 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 115,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 92,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,251 miles

front brake pads appear worn close to warning sensor.

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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FL03 FUB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL03 FUB, 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 FL03 FUB registered?

FL03 FUB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2003.

Is FL03 FUB safe to buy?

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