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KF53 GVK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 GVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,144 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre also very worn (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2017 78,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,687 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hand brake cable casing worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,602 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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KF53 GVK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KF53 GVK, 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 KF53 GVK registered?

KF53 GVK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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