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KA03 ETU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,049 miles

Slight play in OSF Antiroll bar drop link

Fail 1 Feb 2014 89,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight play in OSF Antiroll bar drop link

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,933 miles

Brake pads worn

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,933 miles

Brake pads worn

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,152 miles

Both rear suspension arms, Mountings leaking

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,829 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,028 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,694 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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KA03 ETU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KA03 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA03 ETU registered?

KA03 ETU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is KA03 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA03 ETU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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