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DG53 KVD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,302 mi
Last recorded164,302 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 164,302 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,629 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 162,629 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 162,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 158,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 141,871 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 132,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 102,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,937 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,579 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,579 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,563 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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DG53 KVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG53 KVD, 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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DG53 KVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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