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KY03 FUW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,430 mi
Last recorded34,430 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal slightly spongy,may need system bled.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 34,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 34,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 34,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 34,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,401 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,393 miles

front suspension subframe area oily.

rear exhaust section started to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2018 34,379 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,228 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corroded edges.

nearside front track rod end slight play.

note: engine bottom subframe area oily.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,526 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 FUW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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