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MA03 KBE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,196 mi
Last recorded163,196 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 163,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 158,247 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2015 158,247 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 121,481 miles

unable to open o/s/r door from outside or inside

Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak under engine

unable to open o/s/r door from outside or inside

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,797 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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MA03 KBE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 MA03 KBE, 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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MA03 KBE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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