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GV03 KRD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,670 miles

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

sign of power steering leak

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 119,617 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement rubbing wall (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement rubbing wheel (3.5.1k)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

sign of power steering leak

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,295 miles

both front shockers damp

engine undertrays fitted

no print out on emissions

power steering noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,608 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,692 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,692 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 85,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 85,241 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2012 80,318 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 80,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,055 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 74,055 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 68,352 miles

SOME TEST ITEMS NOT VISIBLE

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 59,552 miles

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

none standard pipe fitted to n/s/r brake caliper

service light on

some test items not visible

Pass 9 May 2008 51,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,209 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 45,209 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2006 36,678 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,678 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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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GV03 KRD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV03 KRD, 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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GV03 KRD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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