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KU03 EFX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,863 mi
Last recorded179,863 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 179,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 163,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 145,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 145,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

nsr disc not polished

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 15 May 2010 131,344 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2010 131,344 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,520 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Engine cover insecure.

Front no plate damaged.

Front shocks slightly damp.

o/s front worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front shocks slightly damp.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Engine cover insecure.

Front no plate damaged.

o/s front worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2008 97,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 97,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,646 miles

both front suspension units damp

nearside front brake hose cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,744 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 62,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front suspension unit damp

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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KU03 EFX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU03 EFX, 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 KU03 EFX registered?

KU03 EFX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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