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DV52 KXW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,005 mi
Last recorded196,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 196,005 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Too Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Too Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 195,946 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Too Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Too Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 188,935 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 188,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 182,616 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,972 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 175,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,866 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner rack ball joints slight play.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 160,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 160,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tow bar corroded

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 150,865 miles

Offside Rear dust shield corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 141,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,639 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,275 miles

Couldnt visually inspect complete towbar due to plastic covers

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,644 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,482 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,482 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,955 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,948 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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DV52 KXW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV52 KXW, 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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DV52 KXW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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