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KY03 FNZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,925 mi
Last recorded143,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

engine light on

Fail 31 May 2017 143,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 137,414 miles

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

rattle from inside exhaust catalyst

Fail 14 Jul 2015 137,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rattle from inside exhaust catalyst

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r suspension hydraulic unit damp [possible leak]

slight exhaust blow around intermediate clamp joint also exhaust rattles

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r suspension sphere unit light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,718 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight front brake imbalance 100kg-80kg

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,403 miles

Centre and rear exhaust not secured correctly

Centre exhaust baffles broken

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside rear suspension sphere slightly damp

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,403 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust not secured correctly

Centre exhaust baffles broken

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside rear suspension sphere slightly damp

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,505 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,576 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 FNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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