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KW03 EWU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,128 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,375 miles

EML on

Fail 30 Nov 2017 104,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,194 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,279 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,303 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,310 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slighlt play at both rear wheels

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,220 miles

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

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

Front disc's wearing

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

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

Rear disc's wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,497 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)

front shocks slight misting of fluid on leg

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,048 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2006 28,705 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 EWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW03 EWU, 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 KW03 EWU registered?

KW03 EWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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