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KY03 FPL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 73,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken (1 of 2) pads appear recently replaced

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 55,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,312 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front head lamp slightly out of focus

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,140 miles

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

signs of wear on sidewall and chunks missing in numerous places not reaching cords.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,712 miles

Offside lower bumper trim damaged

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside lower bumper trim damaged

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,910 miles

light perished cracks to both rear tyres

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,001 miles

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

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

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 FPL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

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

Is KY03 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 FPL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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