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KY03 FVA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes corroding

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,217 miles

bad oil leaks ?

both rear brake pipes corroded very near to limit

exhaust corroding center

front inner pads look low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 100,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bad oil leaks ?

both rear brake pipes corroded very near to limit

exhaust corroding center

front inner pads look low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,540 miles

slight blow centre exhaust at repair

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,239 miles

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

baffles in rear silencer rattling

radiator in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,057 miles

play in steering rack n/s/f

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamp washer jets removed

n/s/f tyre low in tread centre

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

power steering hosesx2 damp with oil misting

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamp washer jets removed

n/s/f tyre low in tread centre

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

play in steering rack n/s/f

power steering hosesx2 damp with oil misting

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,504 miles

exhaust system poor

Fail 29 Jun 2010 65,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system poor

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,213 miles

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside headlamp washer assembly incomplete

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

rear bump stops in poor condition

rear exhaust section rusty

rear number plate poor

Fail 6 Oct 2008 61,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside headlamp washer assembly incomplete

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

rear bump stops in poor condition

rear exhaust section rusty

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,299 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in off side rear tyre

rear silencer box in poor condition/baffles noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 FVA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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