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KY03 CZX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,424 mi
Last recorded154,424 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 154,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 164,257 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine oil cap incorrect ()

Fail 8 May 2017 164,224 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine oil cap incorrect ()

Pass 10 May 2016 136,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front 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 7 May 2015 128,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 128,317 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,242 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,613 miles

o/s/f wiper torn at ends

top engine cover insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

o/s/f wiper torn at ends

top engine cover insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,008 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,252 miles

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

eye level brake light not working

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,252 miles

eye level brake light not working

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,908 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 CZX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX registered?

KY03 CZX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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