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KU03 XMH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,658 mi
Last recorded121,658 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 121,658 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,449 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,184 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 84,860 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,894 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 54,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 43,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,163 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 XMH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

KU03 XMH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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