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KY03 FLV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 139,907 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle x 2 (6.2.B.1b)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle x 2 (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 90,928 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 90,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 80,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,034 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,034 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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KY03 FLV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY03 FLV, 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 KY03 FLV registered?

KY03 FLV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is KY03 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 FLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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