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ML03 FDK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 113,176 miles

slight bind on n/s front brake meets min m o t spec if bind detereats seek service pass and advise

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,059 miles

advise o/s front caliper or cable lazy brakes working o k pass and advise

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,922 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 100,922 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,633 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,228 miles

nail in tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,228 miles

Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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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ML03 FDK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML03 FDK, 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 ML03 FDK registered?

ML03 FDK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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