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KC52 YWR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,882 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 87,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 85,029 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 85,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,534 miles

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

slight weep from o/s/f LDS piping

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wiper split

slight weep from o/s/f LDS pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,503 miles

both front legs light misting of oil

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 32,331 miles

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

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

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 YWR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC52 YWR, 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 KC52 YWR registered?

KC52 YWR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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