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CA03 KYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 KYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 32,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 24,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 14,682 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 12,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 12,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 9,238 miles

surface corrosion in all brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2020 9,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 9,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,728 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front side wall cracking

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in offside front tyre

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2015 8,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in offside front tyre

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in both rear tyres

cut in offside front tyre tread cord not exposed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 6,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,499 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,821 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,134 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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CA03 KYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CA03 KYJ, 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 CA03 KYJ registered?

CA03 KYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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