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KW03 EYB

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,724 mi
Last recorded148,724 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 148,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 138,890 miles

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

smoke emissions not detected. Low smoke output

Pass 19 Apr 2012 131,746 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,505 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,624 miles

NSR tyre worn on outer edge - on limit

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 EYB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW03 EYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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