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KV03 AEK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,283 mi
Last recorded152,283 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 152,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Fail 23 May 2018 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad warning wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Inner suspension pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 144,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding after hand brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Inner suspension pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 137,432 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 129,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 129,446 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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 103,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,849 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 AEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEK, 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 AEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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