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DG53 KXT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,149 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 148,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre depth getting low

o/s rear tyre depth getting low

some smearing front wipers

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,377 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Some cracking to N/S/F handbrake cable outer casing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 138,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

N/S/F brake pads getting low ( about 80% worn)

O/S/F power steering pipe insecure

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Some cracking to N/S/F handbrake cable outer casing

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2012 129,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 123,272 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 123,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 115,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2010 115,516 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 108,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,126 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 KXT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXT, 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 DG53 KXT registered?

DG53 KXT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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