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KV03 ODL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ODL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 98,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear disks worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,766 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

all rear seatbelts not touched ! child seats fitted !

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

all rear seatbelts not touched ! child seats fitted !

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,452 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,594 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,744 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 ODL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

KV03 ODL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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