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KY03 YAK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,250 mi
Last recorded198,250 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 YAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 198,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 184,872 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 184,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 165,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 165,852 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

driver seat's sliding rail bracket broken but seat still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 136,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,646 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 118,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.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) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 86,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 86,124 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,857 miles

Suspect rear brake callipers have corrosion on back plate.

highlevel brake bulb one bulb inop

rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspect rear brake callipers have corrosion on back plate.

highlevel brake bulb one bulb inop

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake calipers, close to rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,934 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,840 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 YAK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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