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KY03 CXX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2022 136,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension boot (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 136,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension boot (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 135,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 134,282 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,698 miles

sill and engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

under side of car soaking wet due to rain at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2019 132,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill and engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

under side of car soaking wet due to rain at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,773 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,271 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 121,271 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,517 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,836 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 13 Mar 2012 79,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,515 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,885 miles

Full engine undertray fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow bar fitted + twin electric's to car at time of test, not checked.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,885 miles

Full engine undertray fitted at time of test.

Tow bar fitted + twin electric's to car at time of test, not checked.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

KY03 CXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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