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KY03 XZN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,221 mi
Last recorded187,221 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 187,221 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 185,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 139,905 miles

offside front link needs renewing

Fail 27 May 2011 139,905 miles

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

offside front link needs renewing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,912 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,898 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,673 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,777 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 XZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

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

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