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KD03 SZP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 164,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 161,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 161,907 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 156,157 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 156,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 148,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 138,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 129,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 120,919 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge 2mm

oil leaking

unable too see front or rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,472 miles

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

o/s/r sphera slight film oil

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,503 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 51,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

nearside rear door window faulty

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 SZP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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