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KW03 EXP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,955 mi
Last recorded217,955 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 EXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 217,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,615 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Oct 2021 183,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/f tyre wearing on the edges

n/f tyre wearing on the edges

o/f tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,040 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 155,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 143,779 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 143,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,609 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2014 107,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,180 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)

Pass 6 May 2011 89,328 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)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsr tyre slight low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,997 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)

nsr tyre slight low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,483 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,665 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 EXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

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

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