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FL03 TFE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

265,682 mi
Last recorded265,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 265,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 265,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s/f link bar

Pass 4 Jul 2014 260,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 260,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 225,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 255,833 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 249,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in n/s/r upper axle bush

Pass 24 Jul 2012 249,516 miles

slight play in n/s/r upper axle bush

Pass 27 Jun 2011 204,820 miles

both rear tyres worn on outter edge close to legal limit

clutch worn

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 5 Jul 2010 164,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 124,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,232 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deflatd

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,835 miles

slight leak from front dampers

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 TFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

FL03 TFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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