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RA03 KXY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,602 mi
Last recorded190,602 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 KXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 190,602 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY SIEZED (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CALIPER PARK BRAKE MECHANISM SIEZED (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING PARK BRAKE CABLE (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING PARK BRAKE CABLE (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front ENGINE BAY COVERS CONCEALING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak INTERCOOLER AREA ()

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened PARK BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY DAMAGED (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit --advise replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (3.5.1i)

front bumper spoiler loose

middle under tray loose

rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2017 178,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit --advise replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (3.5.1i)

front bumper spoiler loose

middle under tray loose

rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

rear blade deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

under shields fitted obscuring full view of some components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 165,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear blade deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

under shields fitted obscuring full view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 153,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 141,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 134,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 130,408 miles

Engine under covers fitted

Header tank low on water suspect leak front of engine

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

Offside rear wing dented

Plastic sill covers fitted nearside front cover loose

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2010 115,709 miles

Bad oil leaks.

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

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

Front bumper scuffed.

Full undercovers fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 May 2010 115,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad oil leaks.

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

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

Front bumper scuffed.

Full undercovers fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2009 101,359 miles

Bad oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Underside covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 101,359 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Bad oil leak

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA03 KXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA03 KXY, 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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RA03 KXY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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