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KU03 OMH

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,592 mi
Last recorded131,592 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 OMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 131,592 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 120,527 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,511 miles

colour o/s/f indicator and n/s side repeater

both front shockers damp

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,527 miles

slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,527 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,647 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 78,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,985 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,674 miles

airbag warning on

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 OMH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OMH, 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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KU03 OMH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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