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EN52 KXW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,733 mi
Last recorded83,733 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 KXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,727 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,279 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 74,274 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,008 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Off side front outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Off side front outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,808 miles

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

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

imbalanced rear foot brake application

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,577 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

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

Front brake pads half worn

Near side rear lamp unit damaged

Rear number plate starting to discolor

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,848 miles

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,150 miles

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

both front tyres beginning to wear on outer tread edges

rear registration plate beginning to fade

Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,785 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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EN52 KXW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 EN52 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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What year was EN52 KXW registered?

EN52 KXW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EN52 KXW safe to buy?

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