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KY03 DKN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,802 mi
Last recorded149,802 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 149,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

slight play in offside front tie rod

Fail 13 Feb 2012 132,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 121,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,529 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,616 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,681 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 DKN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

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

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