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YD03 KJZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,423 mi
Last recorded52,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 KJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,423 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding and cat noisy poss blowing

front pads low

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre on limit in places, wearing uneavenly, badly worn on inside edge and cracking

play in both steering arms

rear tyres cracking, wearing uneavenly, tread lifting badly and getting low

rev counter innop

Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding and cat noisy poss blowing

front pads low

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre on limit in places, wearing uneavenly, badly worn on inside edge and cracking

play in both steering arms

rear tyres cracking, wearing uneavenly, tread lifting badly and getting low

rev counter innop

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,198 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,376 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,376 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,052 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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YD03 KJZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD03 KJZ, 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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YD03 KJZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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