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KY03 DYU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak pipe (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak bellow spier unit leak in the gaitor (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear x6 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 85,363 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front Slight leak from suspension

Nearside Front Slight leak from suspension

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,975 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)

Pass 16 May 2014 74,304 miles

rear suspension vavles small leak

Fail 14 May 2013 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 74,007 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 67,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2012 67,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre valve misaligned

oil level low

Pass 13 May 2011 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 58,334 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,073 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 46,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2006 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 31,954 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 DYU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DYU, 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 DYU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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