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KY03 DZS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,173 mi
Last recorded142,173 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 130,113 miles

Oil leak intercooler ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak intercooler ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear suspension component damp

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear suspension component damp

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,096 miles

cover sills fitted

edge of o/s/f tyre worn

edges of n/s/r tyre bald, step tyre, very near limit

Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover sills fitted

edge of o/s/f tyre worn

edges of n/s/r tyre bald, step tyre, very near limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,959 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,828 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,828 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,454 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,607 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle brake light not working

n/s drop link gaitors split

under tray covering engine

Fail 1 Apr 2008 68,607 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle brake light not working

n/s drop link gaitors split

under tray covering engine

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,520 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link gaitor worn

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,469 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 DZS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

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

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