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KV03 ACY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,201 mi
Last recorded153,201 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 153,201 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 149,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 147,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 143,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 139,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 139,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,879 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped /worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 100,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,852 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 ACY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KV03 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

KV03 ACY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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