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KC03 HVM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,787 mi
Last recorded152,787 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,787 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 121,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake wear wire broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,537 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 97,450 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 89,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,295 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 85,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,550 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,955 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,955 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,979 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,140 miles

as original test

Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre tread depths 2.5mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jun 2006 39,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,184 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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KC03 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KC03 HVM, 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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KC03 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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