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KY03 XZS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,127 mi
Last recorded176,127 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 176,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 176,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 164,585 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,339 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,339 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,368 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 102,879 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 102,879 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 98,911 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 98,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre 3.38mm plus worn on the outer side wall

offside front tyre 3.59mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,303 miles

nearside front tyre 3.38mm plus worn on the outer side wall

offside front tyre 3.59mm

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,393 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre 3mm

unable to see rear pads/ rear brake noisy on rollers

Fail 30 May 2012 85,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 85,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,472 miles

both front tyres below 3mm

engine under tray damp evidence of possible fluid leak .

nearside rear indicator fadded

unable to see front inner pads for wear.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,548 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,132 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 46,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,100 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 XZS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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