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KY03 FXK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,219 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,895 miles

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

both headlight lens faded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,339 miles

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

both headlamp lenses scratched

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f suspension pipe weeping

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,481 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,790 miles

both front suspension units have a slight misting of oil

front suspension pipes starting to leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,748 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 FXK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

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

Is KY03 FXK safe to buy?

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