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KW03 EEG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

242,412 mi
Last recorded242,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 242,412 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 233,113 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 222,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 222,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 215,142 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 206,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 206,423 miles

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 194,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 185,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 185,150 miles

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

Stop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 175,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 168,263 miles

N/S beam image poor

Pass 9 Jan 2015 160,975 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2015 160,975 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front offside and front nearside wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 150,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside and front nearside wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 144,108 miles

Poor pattern to N/S headlamp.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 144,108 miles

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

Poor pattern to N/S headlamp.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 134,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front seat belts very slow to retract

o/s wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,278 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 116,465 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,562 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,772 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,746 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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KW03 EEG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KW03 EEG, 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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KW03 EEG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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