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KY03 CXS

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 115,033 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,946 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,877 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,733 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 83,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight knock from offside rear wheel when rotated suspect brake caliper rubbing on inner road wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight knock from offside rear wheel when rotated suspect brake caliper rubbing on inner road wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,904 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,596 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,596 miles

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

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

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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KY03 CXS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY03 CXS, 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 KY03 CXS registered?

KY03 CXS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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