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KY03 FMC

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,858 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,858 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,695 miles

both N/S & O/S front park brake cables slightly chafed the outer casings

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel cooler under the vehicle (7.2.3)

both N/S & O/S front park brake cables slightly chafed the outer casings

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,927 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,169 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,610 miles

inspect front pads & discs

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FMC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

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

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