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KV03 ODW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ODW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 127,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear low effort h/brake

Offside Rear door cannot be opend from inside

both front tyres worn inside edges

turbo pipe leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,848 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,848 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen marked

Fail 23 Jul 2015 123,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen marked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers wiper only just clearing the screen

Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jul 2012 112,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2011 106,235 miles

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

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

brake pad warning wire broke

Fail 20 Jul 2011 106,227 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake pad warning wire broke

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,566 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 101,559 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 92,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 84,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,539 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 ODW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

KV03 ODW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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