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KY03 FRU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,911 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,795 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 85,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 85,988 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,040 miles

both near side tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,807 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,994 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,964 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 40,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,856 miles

O/S/R tyre on legial limit on inner edge (4mm centre)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,952 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 FRU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

Is KY03 FRU safe to buy?

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