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KY03 GUX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 147,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rd (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wheel arch (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 138,196 miles

centre rear accumulator has evidence of a previous leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 138,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear accumulator has evidence of a previous leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,936 miles

Evidence that the front tyres rub on inner wheel arches, but not seen to rub under test conditions

Front bumper, under-panels and inner arch liners damaged and only partially supported.

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken but unlikely to cause a short circuit

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2012 117,705 miles

Both front tyres are heavily purished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear of vehicle made contact with floor during rear brake roller test

Signs of suspension fluid at front and rear of vehicle but unable to confirm a leak from a component.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

In brake rollers the rear body contacts the floor as brakes applied

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Part worn tyres have been fitted to front of vehicle which are heavily purished on inner sidewalls. Nearside worse.

Spare tyre not secured in boot

Various fluid leaks are still visible from various parts of suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 114,424 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Broken wire to nearside front brake caliper. possibly sensor wire

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

In brake rollers the rear body contacts the floor as brakes applied

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre not secured in boot

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,404 miles

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

rear levelling valve slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,404 miles

rear levelling valve slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,178 miles

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

front tyres tread very low and on legal limit on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,551 miles

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

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

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

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 GUX 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 62.5%.

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

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