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KC03 CXA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,494 mi
Last recorded225,494 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 CXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 225,494 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL FROM SHOCK

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP WITH OIL (2.1.5 (a))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 Oct 2017 221,548 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

week but hits the screen

Pass 29 Sep 2016 215,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 215,319 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 208,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 208,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 197,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 189,811 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 189,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 179,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 169,506 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 169,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 159,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 143,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 130,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 112,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,088 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KC03 CXA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC03 CXA, 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 KC03 CXA registered?

KC03 CXA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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