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MF03 KNV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 120,575 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 120,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 117,404 miles

Offside Front park brake cable sticking

Pass 27 May 2016 114,353 miles

both rear tyre tread depths just legal at time of testing

Fail 27 May 2016 114,353 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre tread depths just legal at time of testing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,300 miles

slight bind on nsf brake

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s suspension unit slight leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,482 miles

handbrake cables deteriated

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake cables deteriated

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,922 miles

n/s wiper slight tear

n/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s wiper slight tear

n/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,782 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 20 Aug 2010 87,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,044 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 80,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 64,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,466 miles

advise front number plate slightly disfigured

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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MF03 KNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MF03 KNV, 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 MF03 KNV registered?

MF03 KNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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