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KL03 XST

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,132 mi
Last recorded138,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 XST
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 138,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 107,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 96,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop incomplete

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop incomplete

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 92,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,715 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,613 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut o/s/f tyre just ok for test

o/s/r discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut o/s/f tyre just ok for test

o/s/r discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

offside front tyre wall has slight damage no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

offside front tyre wall has slight damage no cords exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,107 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 XST is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KL03 XST, 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 XST is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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