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KY03 DZR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,885 mi
Last recorded256,885 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 DZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 256,885 miles

offside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2013 256,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2012 247,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 247,556 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 237,507 miles

engine idle eratic

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play at n/s/f roll bar link

rear discs scored & pitted

rear no. plate deteriorated

windscreen zone b

evedince of leak at rear suspension pipe work

Fail 21 Jul 2011 237,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine idle eratic

engine oil leak

evedince of leak at rear suspension pipe work

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play at n/s/f roll bar link

rear discs scored & pitted

rear no. plate deteriorated

windscreen zone b

Fail 18 Aug 2010 211,371 miles

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

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

front shockers slight dampness

front tyres 2mm

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 211,371 miles

front shockers slight dampness

front tyres 2mm

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 180,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 151,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 115,662 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 115,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,716 miles

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

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 DZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

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

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