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KV03 ACF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ACF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 162,809 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,225 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 151,560 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 151,560 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,854 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 146,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 133,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 125,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 125,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,711 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,837 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,924 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 93,924 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,602 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 2 Mar 2006 41,325 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 41,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 ACF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ACF, 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 ACF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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