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FL03 RNU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 RNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 85,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to chassis

damage to n/s wing mirror

hand brake requires adjustment .

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

hand brake requires adjustment .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to chassis

damage to n/s wing mirror

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s wing mirror

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,925 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,666 miles

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

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 RNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL03 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

FL03 RNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is FL03 RNU safe to buy?

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