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KY03 CZF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,519 mi
Last recorded167,519 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 167,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 167,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 167,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014
Fail 1 Feb 2014 147,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 137,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Fail 29 Jan 2013 137,941 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,765 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 4 Feb 2010 41,765 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil low

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,682 miles

some smoke evident

windscreen scored slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,881 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 CZF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

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

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