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YS03 XKT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,254 mi
Last recorded184,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 184,254 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 168,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 168,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 156,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 156,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 141,642 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 141,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,199 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in screen

timing belt???

Pass 26 Jun 2009 110,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside wiper blade split at ends but effectively clear screen

screw in nearside rear tyre

stone chip in screen

timing belt???

Fail 26 Jun 2009 110,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside wiper blade split at ends but effectively clear screen

screw in nearside rear tyre

stone chip in screen

timing belt???

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 74,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,013 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 66,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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YS03 XKT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS03 XKT, 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 YS03 XKT registered?

YS03 XKT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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