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KY03 DYP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,728 mi
Last recorded97,728 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,728 miles

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak from bottom of inter cooler ()

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak from bottom of inter cooler ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe at end of under try (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under try's fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,728 miles

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak from bottom of inter cooler ()

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak from bottom of inter cooler ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe at end of under try (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under try's fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,484 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2015 81,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,755 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 69,755 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2012 63,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 33,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,017 miles

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

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 DYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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