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KY03 DXS

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 141,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating nearside & offside rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 131,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 131,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 120,966 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)

Fail 9 May 2015 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 10 May 2014 109,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,906 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 52,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,827 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 DXS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

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

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