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KY03 FRL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag fault warning light on.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to step

offside rear tyre tread starting to step

slight oil leak noted power steering pipe/hose

slight suspension oil leak noted rear of engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,104 miles

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 17 Apr 2008 55,921 miles

Hanging ornament removed from mirror

Fail 16 Apr 2008 55,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hanging ornament removed from mirror

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,588 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 FRL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

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

Is KY03 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 FRL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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