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KY03 FRN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

plastic outer sill covers fitted

wheels fitted with centre caps which cover wheel nuts

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,299 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,104 miles

n/s/r door difficult to open from outside

o/s/f oil seepage

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,744 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 FRN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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