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KL03 PNE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

271,696 mi
Last recorded271,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 PNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 271,696 miles

Headlamps poor pattern

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake effort at 16%

Possible fluid leak suspension nearside

Steering rack ends have a lot of free play

Pass 1 Jul 2021 257,164 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamps have a poor pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 257,149 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamps have a poor pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 242,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 229,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 229,546 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 214,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion to exhaust box

Fail 23 Mar 2018 214,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion to exhaust box

Pass 18 Mar 2017 200,984 miles

Front Both front struts are damp.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 191,685 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 179,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear wiper blade is torn.

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust.

Slight misting to front headlamps

Suspension O/S/R danp

Pass 15 Mar 2014 167,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front struts damp

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2013 155,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 155,365 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 145,069 miles

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

N/S/F head lamp poor patern (just within limits)

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

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Mar 2011 133,716 miles

rear tyres feathering

Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,562 miles

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,812 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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KL03 PNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KL03 PNE, 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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KL03 PNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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