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KY03 FWT

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,338 mi
Last recorded171,338 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 171,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti roll bar rubs on sub frame (nearside)

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit, has misting of oil.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 170,829 miles

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

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

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

o/s.top suspension mount rusty but o.k.

small cuts in n/s/r. tyre tread. (no cords showing.)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 170,829 miles

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

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

o/s.top suspension mount rusty but o.k.

small cuts in n/s/r. tyre tread. (no cords showing.)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 170,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 167,184 miles

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

both rear number plate lamp covers missing.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 167,184 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag lamp on.

both rear number plate lamp covers missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 164,801 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 161,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 161,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 118,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 105,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,593 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 FWT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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