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KV03 OBD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,691 mi
Last recorded130,691 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,691 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 123,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - O/S/R Brake Flexi (Yellow Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R Tyre Damaged To Outer Sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,223 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - O/S/R Brake Flexi (Yellow Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R Tyre Damaged To Outer Sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,596 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,222 miles

front number plate delaminated

Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,182 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate delaminated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,852 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2015 109,847 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine warning light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,109 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres 1.6-3mm and worn on edges

offside rear door catch intermittently sticks

slight dampness around o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 25 Jun 2013 101,303 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

front tyres 1.6-3mm and worn on edges

n/s wiper blade split at end

slight dampness around o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

brake pads not clearly visible so unable to check correctly

o/s/f wiper blade sp;it

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,912 miles

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

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 OBD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OBD, 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 OBD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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