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DV52 KYS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 136,411 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 136,411 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 132,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre rotation

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,350 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2013 87,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,465 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,192 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,192 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight seepage from nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight seepage from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,075 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,758 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 KYS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYS, 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 KYS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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