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KY03 GUW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,867 mi
Last recorded147,867 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 147,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 147,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 131,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 131,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,587 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 117,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 103,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,670 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,670 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 63,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 51,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GUW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

KY03 GUW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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