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KY03 FOV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2013 136,953 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has signs of previous binding

Nearside wiper starting to split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,635 miles

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

n/s/f shock leaking slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,594 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs areworn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre close to the limit and the outer shoulder is worn, advise alignment check

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

rear tyres are cloe to the wear indicators

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,358 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 FOV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

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