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KD52 VSN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 123,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 123,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,312 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,312 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,146 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 69,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,456 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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KD52 VSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KD52 VSN, 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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KD52 VSN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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