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KY03 XGE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,790 mi
Last recorded189,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 189,790 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 189,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 187,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 185,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 181,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 178,726 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 175,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Remaining Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 173,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 170,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 167,678 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 167,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 163,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 159,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jan 2015 159,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2014 153,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 153,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,248 miles

wear on brake discs

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 XGE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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