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KC03 YKS

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,844 mi
Last recorded170,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 YKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,844 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 166,568 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 161,693 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 148,057 miles

offside and nearside front shocks soft

tow bar not fitted at time if test

Pass 13 May 2013 125,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 103,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,290 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,248 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,724 miles

advisory issued august 21st 2007 no;672443537245 by m j cuthbert

Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn & discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,932 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 YKS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YKS, 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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KC03 YKS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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