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KU03 OPA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,500 mi
Last recorded196,500 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2019 185,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,756 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate coroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 170,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate coroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 154,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 132,473 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 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)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2011 132,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 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)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing cant be fully checked due to brake binding on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,522 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 116,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 97,284 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,623 miles

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres tread getting low

Pass 12 May 2007 61,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,282 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 OPA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 KU03 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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