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KC03 YBU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 YBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,572 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 148,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 148,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,983 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r adult seatbelt

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,801 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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KC03 YBU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC03 YBU, 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 KC03 YBU registered?

KC03 YBU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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