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KC52 YXH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust emmisions too clean to register on analyser

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,249 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,429 miles

Advise undertray in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,429 miles

Advise undertray in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,331 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 81,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,353 miles

front lower grill broken and close to cooling fans

offside front brake air scoop missing

Fail 26 Mar 2007 57,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front grill loose around cooling fans

hand brake lever jammed on on caliper

offside front brake scoop missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 39,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

KC52 YXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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