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KS03 ZCA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,845 mi
Last recorded149,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,845 miles

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

both front struts have misting of oil

Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,161 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

hydraulic oil spitting from breathers on both nearside and offside front over brake hoses

some corrosion to rear suspension metal pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,857 miles

front shocks slightly damp with fluid

Fail 8 Oct 2015 124,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

front shocks slightly damp with fluid

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars and worn slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,451 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

brake pipes to both rear brake calipers slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn slightly un even

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

brake pipes to both rear brake calipers slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn slightly un even

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,990 miles

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

brake pipes to rear calipers slightly corroded

n/s/f hand brake cable in poor condition

o/s/f steering side arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre woorn on outside egde close to wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,716 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,859 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre worn close to limmit and slightly un even on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,018 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,086 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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KS03 ZCA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS03 ZCA, 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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KS03 ZCA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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