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KC53 PMO

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 PMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,394 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly damaged.

very slight fluid leak from nsr suspension.

very slight oil misting on both front shock abosrbers

Fail 14 Apr 2012 39,186 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly damaged.

front wipers smeary but not affecting drivers view of the road

very slight fluid leak from nsr suspension.

very slight oil misting on both front shock abosrbers

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,839 miles

Front wipers blades poor

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to test wheel nuts due to covers fitted

undershield fitted extensivly to underside enigne area

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,055 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 24,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 17,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,441 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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KC53 PMO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC53 PMO, 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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KC53 PMO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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