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KV03 ABF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,230 mi
Last recorded159,230 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,420 miles

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

r/callipers corroded badly

Fail 28 Nov 2012 139,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

noise n/s/r

warning lights on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2010 110,301 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,993 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 83,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,540 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,720 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 ABF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABF, 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 ABF registered?

KV03 ABF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 ABF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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