CarVerify

Free Car Check

KC52 CJF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,716 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 44,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,503 miles

Manual gear shifter sticks/stiff

Fail 20 Aug 2020 44,503 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Manual gear shifter sticks/stiff

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling on sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Offside Front tyre side wall perishing

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,586 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,718 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,311 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,667 miles

SMALL CHIPS NOTED ON WINDSCREEN. Thanx.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,635 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KC52 CJF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KC52 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KC52 CJF?

You can check the full history of KC52 CJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KC52 CJF registered?

KC52 CJF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is KC52 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 CJF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC52 CJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KC52 CJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.