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KU03 OOW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,276 mi
Last recorded191,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 191,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pipe getting weak 2 rear suspension pipes slightly corroded o/s/r

n/s/f suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 4 Jun 2014 172,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 155,928 miles

o/s seatbelt slow to returne 2oil leaks 1 o/s top of engine 2nd near imter cooler

Fail 30 May 2013 155,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s seatbelt slow to returne 2oil leaks 1 o/s top of engine 2nd near imter cooler

Fail 31 May 2012 138,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid getting low front brake wear indicater wires catching wheel n/s/f parking brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 138,042 miles

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

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

brake fluid getting low front brake wear indicater wires catching wheel n/s/f parking brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2011 121,973 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 121,960 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 108,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 99,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 85,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 75,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,391 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 OOW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

KU03 OOW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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