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KF03 LZL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,379 mi
Last recorded148,379 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 144,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting of oil (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 144,566 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting of oil (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,398 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 132,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 107,339 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 92,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,821 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 77,821 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,987 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working,enough water from other to cover screen.

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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KF03 LZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KF03 LZL, 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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KF03 LZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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