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KD03 RFL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

214,926 mi
Last recorded214,926 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 RFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 214,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 214,661 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 209,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 206,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 199,190 miles

nearside front handbrake efforts weak and just legal

Fail 24 Feb 2023 199,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front handbrake efforts weak and just legal

Pass 12 Mar 2022 189,769 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

nearside [front] handbrake efforts low

Pass 3 Mar 2021 181,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 179,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 171,946 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 161,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 154,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 145,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,370 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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KD03 RFL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KD03 RFL, 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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KD03 RFL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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