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DV52 KYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,040 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 121,177 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 121,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 113,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 100,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 866,053 miles

front shock absorbers damp

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,975 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 KYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV52 KYX, 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 DV52 KYX registered?

DV52 KYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is DV52 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 KYX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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