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KU03 ONS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,126 mi
Last recorded159,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 159,126 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders - 195/65x15

windscreen damaged outside of swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Jul 2015 159,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders - 195/65x15

windscreen damaged outside of swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,155 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 156,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 152,587 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 20 Jun 2013 152,587 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,673 miles

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

Plastic skirts fitted to door sills

Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic skirts fitted to door sills

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,165 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,822 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,899 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,899 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,638 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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KU03 ONS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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