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KV03 AEC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,678 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,678 miles

air bag warning lamp on

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 AEC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV03 AEC registered?

KV03 AEC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KV03 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 AEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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