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KY03 FOJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 135,322 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear on offside rear tyre outer edge

very minor dampness around rear suspension valve

Pass 21 Jul 2011 126,480 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 126,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,970 miles

front disks corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

front disks corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,224 miles

slight dampness around rear axle suspension /brake valve

Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,224 miles

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

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

slight dampness around rear axle suspension /brake valve

Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,725 miles

offside front & both rear tyres worn almost to wear bars!

Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front & both rear tyres worn almost to wear bars!

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 54,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,216 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,216 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear fog light not working

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 FOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

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

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