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KY03 FMD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,234 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,233 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,865 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,612 miles

advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

very slight judder on front brakes

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,612 miles

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

very slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,065 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,063 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r suspension unit looks slighty damp

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,965 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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KY03 FMD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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