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KY03 FMF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,097 mi
Last recorded184,097 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 184,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 184,096 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 177,043 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 177,043 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 168,151 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 154,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear boot split

Rear both sides corrsion

floor both sides inner sill/floor corrsion covers

Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,166 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 130,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,980 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 115,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 106,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 93,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 89,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,467 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 66,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 61,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 40,692 miles

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

High level brake light inop.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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 FMF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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