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LT03 KHC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,464 mi
Last recorded159,464 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 KHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 159,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,402 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have around 3mm of tread on the outer band. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 133,509 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 133,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 128,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 125,679 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 120,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,855 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,174 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,036 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,036 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,463 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jan 2012 61,116 miles

0/s/r sphere slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on indicating fault with air bag

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,116 miles

0/s/r sphere slight leak

air bag light on indicating fault with air bag

Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,395 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 59,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 22,755 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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LT03 KHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT03 KHC, 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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LT03 KHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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