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KP03 UME

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 159,702 miles

Slight play in front suspension

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 15 Jul 2017 151,921 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

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

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

both rear suspension spheres slightly weeping

Pass 14 May 2016 151,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 May 2016 151,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 31 May 2014 142,000 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 142,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 138,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,354 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 126,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,454 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 109,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,971 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,384 miles

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

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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KP03 UME 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 70.6%.

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 KP03 UME, 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 KP03 UME registered?

KP03 UME is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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