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KC52 YWU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,086 mi
Last recorded124,086 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,086 miles

EML on

Nearside Front suspension leg has slight misting of fluid

Offside Front tyre cracking

Service light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,086 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front suspension leg has slight misting of fluid

Offside Front tyre cracking

Service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,644 miles

EML on

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

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

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,935 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 102,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,708 miles

both front suspension legs slightly damp

Fail 22 Jan 2011 93,708 miles

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

both front suspension legs slightly damp

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,915 miles

eml and service lights on

front suspension pipes weeping

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,311 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,860 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 YWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

KC52 YWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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