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KY03 FSN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,740 mi
Last recorded169,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,740 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 169,734 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,699 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at engine bay

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at engine bay

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 144,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 125,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,889 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 FSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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