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AX52 KPU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 164,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 151,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

fluid around subframe no visual leak poss brake or suspension fluid

Pass 9 Aug 2017 144,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of suspension fluid leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Lower. (2.4.G.2)

Signs of suspension fluid leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,740 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,733 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 112,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 103,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,213 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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AX52 KPU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX52 KPU, 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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AX52 KPU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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