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KB03 YVU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,551 mi
Last recorded141,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,396 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 42,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KB03 YVU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KB03 YVU, 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 KB03 YVU registered?

KB03 YVU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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