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KV03 DRZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,351 mi
Last recorded198,351 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 198,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 186,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 179,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 179,291 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 176,235 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 176,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 167,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 116,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2011 147,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 146,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,522 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 130,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 119,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Slight play in steering N/S/F

Fail 20 Feb 2010 119,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Slight play in steering N/S/F

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,598 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 85,598 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,653 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 DRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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