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MK03 FCD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

246,883 mi
Last recorded246,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 246,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 213,732 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 177,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 158,406 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 149,336 miles

Nearside Rear AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 149,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour AND OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,358 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,358 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine undertray damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 140,600 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 140,600 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,082 miles

Exhaust has a small leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 134,409 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,918 miles

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

o/s& n/s wiper blades torn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 113,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s& n/s wiper blades torn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,287 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,319 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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MK03 FCD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MK03 FCD, 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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MK03 FCD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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