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KY03 XZL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,531 mi
Last recorded177,531 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 177,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 166,172 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,040 miles

front n/s brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2015 142,039 miles

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

front n/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,649 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 131,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to clearly see rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 120,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,219 miles

Advice replace front pads and discs in near future (approximatelly 7000miles time).

Windscreen crack in zone''B''. Measured crack 14mm. Advice replace windscreen before crack diameter expands.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,482 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 XZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

KY03 XZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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