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KC03 HWF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,664 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,601 miles

offside handbrake cable catching tyre in lock

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,241 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 72,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,648 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid resvoir getting low

Fail 18 Feb 2008 63,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid resvoir getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,187 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 HWF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

KC03 HWF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is KC03 HWF safe to buy?

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