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KY03 GME

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,125 mi
Last recorded145,125 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 145,125 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 145,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 May 2017 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,981 miles

Oil leak

ofside rear and both nearside tyres wearing faster on shoulders

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

ofside rear and both nearside tyres wearing faster on shoulders

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,099 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,990 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,827 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GME is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GME, 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 GME is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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