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KC52 YYN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,683 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,667 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CRACKED ON INNER SIDE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CRACKED ON INNER SIDE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,020 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 28 Jan 2016 91,020 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 75,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,453 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,942 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,121 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,907 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 YYN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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