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KV03 DPY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,783 mi
Last recorded211,783 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 211,783 miles

Engine smoking slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 211,777 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine smoking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2016 209,445 miles

Nearside Front wire broken but unable to confirm what wire is it

Nearside Rear boot split under rear axle

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal under radiator (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front wire broken but unable to confirm what wire is it

Offside Rear boot split under rear axle

brake pedal rubber split slightly

engine oil leak visible from front

Fail 18 Feb 2016 209,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wire broken but unable to confirm what wire is it

Nearside Rear boot split under rear axle

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal under radiator (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front wire broken but unable to confirm what wire is it

Offside Rear boot split under rear axle

brake pedal rubber split slightly

engine oil leak visible from front

Fail 20 Feb 2015 197,100 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 197,100 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 185,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 174,765 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 17 Sep 2012 160,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 128,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 128,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight discolouration to both wing repeaters

Fail 12 Sep 2008 86,735 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,609 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight dampness around n/s/r suspension sphere

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,644 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 57,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

KV03 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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