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PF03 KVX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 KVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front handbrake low effort

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

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

number plate light lenses missing

Fail 9 Mar 2020 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

number plate light lenses missing

sill covers and under trays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2019 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

number plate light lenses missing

sill covers and under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,013 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,231 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both front on gearbox side (2.3.3b)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both rear suspension shere have light misting of oil

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,231 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both front on gearbox side (2.3.3b)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both rear suspension shere have light misting of oil

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,616 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

o/s front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

o/s front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped pads ok

o/s front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped pads ok

o/s front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f brake pad warning wire incomplete

oil residue on underside of vehicle under tray

slight movement in o/s/f outter track rod end ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and rear tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

offside front drop link bottom gaiter splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,707 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PF03 KVX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF03 KVX, 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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PF03 KVX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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