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DY53 KNM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,131 mi
Last recorded56,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,131 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe slight oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,621 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,217 miles

Front number plate some damage and slight deterioration still legible and secure

Rear number plate some delamination still legible

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,782 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 11,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake calipers catching on discs

Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,903 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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DY53 KNM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY53 KNM, 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 DY53 KNM registered?

DY53 KNM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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