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KD53 KWZ

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,348 mi
Last recorded197,348 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 KWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 197,348 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 197,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 197,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 179,853 miles

APF light on

Air flow meter unpluged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL light on

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning sensor wire broken on nearside front

on nearside front shock there is a return pipe split but not dripping fuild so unable to fail but would recommend have system checked

service light on

vacuum pipe unpluged next to air box

Fail 1 Feb 2013 179,506 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

APF light on

Air flow meter unpluged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL light on

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning sensor wire broken on nearside front

on nearside front shock there is a return pipe split but not dripping fuild so unable to fail but would recommend have system checked

service light on

vacuum pipe unpluged next to air box

Pass 24 Jan 2012 153,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 153,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 130,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,781 miles

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

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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KD53 KWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD53 KWZ, 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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KD53 KWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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