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KY03 DCX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,200 mi
Last recorded156,200 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 156,200 miles

NSF Wing Has Damage

Offside 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 153,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

seapage from suspention component at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,274 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 124,274 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag fault

front numbe plate damaged

o/s/r lense damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2012 117,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag fault

front numbe plate damaged

o/s/r lense damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored

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

Slight Fluid Seepage at Rear Suspension Unit

Fail 9 Mar 2011 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored

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

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

Slight Fluid Seepage at Rear Suspension Unit

Pass 24 Feb 2010 86,982 miles

some dampness around rear susp.pipe "splitter" block

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,202 miles

o/s rear suspension unit weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,364 miles

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

film of oil around rear axle/suspension/valve area, no apparent leak

spare tyre worn through to canvas

Fail 15 Mar 2006 43,364 miles

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

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

film of oil around rear axle/suspension/valve area, no apparent leak

spare tyre worn through to canvas

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 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DCX, 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 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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