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KV03 AAU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,748 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 103,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspention units have slight leaks

cab requires valet and capets securing

engine wet has leaks

nearside and offsidebottom ball joint heat shields insecure

nearside suspention unit has misting of oil at top

rear suspention small pipes require rust removing and treating

screeb obscured by note pad

track rod ends nearside front heatshield missing offside front insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,202 miles

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

Oil leak

central locking inop

front towing eye cover missing

light corrosion onsome brakepipes and suspention pipes

offside front underwing protection cover insecure

rear nearside disc slight corrosion

slight bodywork damage to roof, door piller and front bumper

sparwheel missing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,025 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

central locking inop

front towing eye cover missing

light corrosion onsome brakepipes and suspention pipes

offside front underwing protection cover insecure

rear nearside disc slight corrosion

slight bodywork damage to roof, door piller and front bumper

sparwheel missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,915 miles

rear discs corroded

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,915 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,127 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 58,126 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,088 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 AAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AAU, 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 KV03 AAU registered?

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

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