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KV03 AAN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,018 mi
Last recorded169,018 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 AAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 169,018 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (2 off) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened coil pipe heavily corroded (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension top heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension top has heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under car sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs badly pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

EML lamp on perminantly

Pass 9 Dec 2014 160,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 160,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 150,635 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 150,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 142,032 miles

front offside tyre worn on outer edge

rear nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 142,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front offside tyre worn on outer edge

rear nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 95,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 80,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 80,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,224 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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KV03 AAN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KV03 AAN, 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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KV03 AAN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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