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KV03 DSE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,128 mi
Last recorded137,128 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,127 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,768 miles

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

o/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,656 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,508 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 DSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

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