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KB52 ADV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,634 mi
Last recorded148,634 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 148,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside rear suspension pipe

damage to rear bumper

nearside front and rear outer door panel damage

offside and nearside outer sills damage

offside and nearside rear wheel arches damage

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jan 2013 138,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

danage to nearside front and rear doors also to offside and nearside sill

Pass 12 Jan 2012 131,776 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 131,774 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 124,307 miles

n/side front drop link split on gatior.

n/side mirror glass cracked.

o/side rear lamp broken

slight kerb damage to n/side front tyre.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 124,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side front drop link split on gatior.

n/side mirror glass cracked.

o/side rear lamp broken

slight kerb damage to n/side front tyre.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,913 miles

n/s mirror brokern

Pass 4 Feb 2009 110,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 110,421 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,170 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 103,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 88,962 miles

offside lower ball joint rubber split

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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KB52 ADV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KB52 ADV, 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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KB52 ADV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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