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KY03 DZA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no beam images cataracted headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm pins / bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting to smear

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted unable to see from where its leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 13 Jul 2020 72,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65r15 scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 low and balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel pivots grease around not leaking

parking brake travel getting high

Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,715 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 low and balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel pivots grease around not leaking

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to bulb securing clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyres worn bald on edges

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,803 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,352 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 DZA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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