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MM03 KPJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,077 mi
Last recorded185,077 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 185,077 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front brake pad wiring broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks at front from inter cooler pipes and hydrolics pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

dampness around fuel tank

rubbing noise near side rear wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2020 182,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dampness around fuel tank

Fail 25 Aug 2020 182,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 2 Sep 2019 181,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 180,306 miles

dampness around fuel tank

Fail 4 Sep 2018 180,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure fouling wiring

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure fouling wiring

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 1 Sep 2017 178,250 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank

warning light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2016 175,912 miles

brake pad light on front wires broken

Fail 13 Sep 2016 175,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on front wires broken

Pass 28 Aug 2015 170,435 miles

o/s/r radius arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Aug 2015 170,435 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/r radius arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Sep 2014 166,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 166,075 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 155,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 155,808 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,065 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 145,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,543 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 125,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 114,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 101,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 89,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,890 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 68,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MM03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MM03 KPJ, 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 MM03 KPJ registered?

MM03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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