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KY03 DCF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 150,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected to hydraulic sphere (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,610 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 141,610 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,982 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,982 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)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Caliper split at pin locating hole (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,639 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,507 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Handbrake needs adjusting.

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks in tread.

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 105,361 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Handbrake needs adjusting.

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks in tread.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,907 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not fully inspect brake pads due to wheel trims

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,899 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not fully inspect brake pads due to wheel trims

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,033 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 91,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,864 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 80,604 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

advise both rear backing plates fouling

advise offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,301 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 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCF, 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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KY03 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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