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KM03 YZZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,759 mi
Last recorded221,759 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 221,759 miles

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Only just passed emissions & smoke limits

Rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 221,638 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 195,055 miles

Indicators not working at start of test but worked by the end

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF door sticker coming away

OSF seat small holes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 195,055 miles

Indicators not working at start of test but worked by the end

OSF door sticker coming away

OSF seat small holes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 166,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 166,407 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very loose feel on HAND lever,see fail defects

Pass 17 Oct 2008 139,600 miles

Nearside and Offside front suspension legs showing slightly damp.

Slight fluid dampness on nearside rear accumulator

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,473 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,424 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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KM03 YZZ 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 70%.

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 KM03 YZZ, 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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KM03 YZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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