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KY03 FNJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,855 mi
Last recorded168,855 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 168,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 168,736 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 152,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 135,841 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

accelerator cable stiff,recommend renewal.

bad knock from engine,possible front crankshaft pulley,recommend investigation.

both front brake disc coolers and brackets broken off and missing.

diesel additive minimum level reached message showing on dash.

engine leaking oil.may possibably contaminate timing belt,recommend investigation.

engine under tray damaged.

engine/underside and outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

front number plate deteriorating,recommend renewal.

nearside rear tyre wearing abnormally,recommend replacement.

offside front belt slow to retract,recommend renewal.

turbo intercooler leaking,recommend replacement.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine undertray damaged.

front number plate delaminating.

offside and nearside disc cooler damaged/missing,recommend renewal.

outer sill,underside,engine covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,749 miles

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

engine under tray damaged and support bar bent

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to get low outer edge

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 FNJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

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

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