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KU03 OTN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,196 mi
Last recorded127,196 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,196 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,243 miles

osf tyre wearing thin

rear height corrector damp

Fail 7 Dec 2012 113,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre wearing thin

rear height corrector damp

Fail 3 Dec 2011 99,196 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,196 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,405 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,223 miles

Cannot fully test N/S/R and O/S/R seatbelts as child seats fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2010 91,220 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Cannot fully test N/S/R and O/S/R seatbelts as child seats fitted

N/S/R wheel is steel rim all others are alloy

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,909 miles

Cannot fully check O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts as child seats fitted

O/S/R tyre at 2mm

Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,909 miles

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

O/S/R tyre at 2mm

Cannot fully check O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,067 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 54,056 miles

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

nearside and offside seat belts lazy to return

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 OTN 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 53.3%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

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

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