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KW03 EYD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,988 mi
Last recorded122,988 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 122,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & off side front (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & off side rear (2.7.3)

both rear inner brake disc slightly corroded

off side rear rubber suspension pipe getting perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,718 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)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,581 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,577 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,513 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 101,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,579 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)

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 EYD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

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

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