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KS03 PYZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,783 mi
Last recorded152,783 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 PYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 147,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,803 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,936 miles

rear middle seat belt not visable

Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,909 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear middle seat belt not visable

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,772 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,129 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Aug 2006 50,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

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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KS03 PYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KS03 PYZ, 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 KS03 PYZ registered?

KS03 PYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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