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FL03 GYN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

247,936 mi
Last recorded247,936 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 247,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 235,966 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 235,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 224,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 213,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 203,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 203,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 187,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 173,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 159,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 142,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 127,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 91,908 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 91,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,349 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 8 Jan 2011 69,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,301 miles

lip on front brake disc's

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,158 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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FL03 GYN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GYN, 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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FL03 GYN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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