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KY03 CYE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake just past on 17%

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,124 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,616 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear pads worn unevenly due to calipers cockled over

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,836 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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KY03 CYE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

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

Is KY03 CYE safe to buy?

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