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KY03 DDK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,603 mi
Last recorded166,603 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 166,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,952 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 154,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 141,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,097 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 81,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 81,681 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,646 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,139 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 DDK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DDK, 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 DDK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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