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KJ03 NKE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 NKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017

Drivers seat fore & aft movement only works when seat unoccupied

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Strut slightly leaking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017

Drivers seat fore & aft movement only works when seat unoccupied

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Strut slightly leaking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fore and aft drivers seat adjustment only works when not seated

mileage not showing

Fail 8 Jul 2016

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fore and aft drivers seat adjustment only works when not seated

mileage not showing

Pass 15 Jul 2015

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fore and aft drivers seat adjustment only works when not seated

mileage not showing

Pass 23 Jul 2014
Fail 17 Jul 2014

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,506 miles

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

Offside front suspension unit has as light misting of oil

Offside rear suspension unit has as light misting of oil

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,737 miles

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

centre exhaust deterioated and blowing slightly

slight play both front droplinks

Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,737 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deterioated and blowing slightly

slight play both front droplinks

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,400 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,916 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 44,906 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,815 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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KJ03 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJ03 NKE, 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 KJ03 NKE registered?

KJ03 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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