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KY03 DXL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,243 mi
Last recorded133,243 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,243 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,500 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,384 miles

oil leaking.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 113,357 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge. (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,874 miles

oil leaking.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,870 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,437 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

KY03 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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