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KW03 EXS

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,221 mi
Last recorded135,221 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 135,221 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 135,221 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 132,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,368 miles

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

front discs on inner face corroded

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,107 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 114,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,543 miles

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

rear exhaust knocking on tow bar

Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

rear exhaust knocking on tow bar

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,688 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,678 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 EXS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW03 EXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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