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KY03 DJE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,752 mi
Last recorded133,752 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 133,752 miles

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

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

several undertrays etc fitted obscuring testable items.

two child seats fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

several undertrays etc fitted obscuring testable items.

two child seats fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,697 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the accelerator pedal is very stiff

the offside rackend hase slight movement

the rear suspension rubber is damp,no obvius leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,696 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the accelerator pedal is very stiff

the offside rackend hase slight movement

the rear suspension rubber is damp,no obvius leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,711 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,679 miles

rear brake calipers tilted due to corrosion build up between caliper and suspension arm

rear brake discs corroded

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 DJE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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