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MK03 KPG

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 KPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,811 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,267 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,829 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 69,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,464 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,004 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to crack.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,028 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,590 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,590 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,091 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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MK03 KPG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK03 KPG, 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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MK03 KPG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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