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MK03 FFC

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,929 mi
Last recorded193,929 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 193,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 193,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 183,156 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 183,155 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 175,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 310,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 162,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 162,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 149,145 miles

exhaust is blowing on the weld before the (cat)

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 9 Mar 2012 149,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is blowing on the weld before the (cat)

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front suspension unit sslight misting of oil

offside rear brake disc over heated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front suspension unit sslight misting of oil

offside rear brake disc over heated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 116,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 116,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008
Fail 25 Mar 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,416 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 FFC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FFC, 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 MK03 FFC registered?

MK03 FFC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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