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KC52 XML

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

surface rust to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,041 miles

offside number plate bulb cover is missing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside number plate bulb cover is missing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r number plate light lense missing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,636 miles

centre brake light not working

emissions too l;ow to register

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 35,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,933 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished on side wall

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,541 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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KC52 XML is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XML, 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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KC52 XML is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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