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KY03 GDF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,983 mi
Last recorded164,983 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 GDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 164,983 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 164,805 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 154,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 140,980 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 140,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 114,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 114,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 100,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 100,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 84,502 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 7 Feb 2012 84,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,559 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 GDF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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