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KF53 TVA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,668 mi
Last recorded140,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 140,668 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

Fail 25 May 2018 140,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

Pass 5 Apr 2017 131,664 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wiring cut

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wiring cut

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,414 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 126,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 122,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 116,148 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 116,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 109,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 109,477 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 103,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,889 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 88,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,801 miles

power steering pump and alternator noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,694 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KF53 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

KF53 TVA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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