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KD03 NMJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,424 mi
Last recorded100,424 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 100,424 miles

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts operation could not be checked due to seats folded and load in vehicle

Pass 28 May 2016 96,220 miles

slight smoke on revving of engine

Fail 28 May 2016 96,217 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 89,903 miles

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

rear suspension pipes damp

Fail 22 May 2015 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear suspension pipes damp

Pass 20 May 2014 86,057 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 81,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2012 77,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 72,145 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 68,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 68,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 64,992 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 64,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 600,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 52,929 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,768 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 41,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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KD03 NMJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD03 NMJ, 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 KD03 NMJ registered?

KD03 NMJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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