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KL03 FBB

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 FBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 162,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 151,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 151,806 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,850 miles

headlight covers need cleaning

Pass 20 Mar 2012 121,529 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 121,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 107,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,090 miles

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

brake fluid needs top up

rubber covers split on both front anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid needs top up

rubber covers split on both front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,475 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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KL03 FBB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KL03 FBB, 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 KL03 FBB registered?

KL03 FBB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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