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KG53 BVT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,661 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking valve/splitter block (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear body damage

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

beam deflectors on headlamps

eml light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,388 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2014 79,834 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,834 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,443 miles

damage to os of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,941 miles

damage to offside rear of the vehicle

evidence of possible fluld leak on under cover

front discs and pads worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside rear of the vehicle

evidence of possible fluld leak on under cover

front discs and pads worn

note wipers require checking once washers fixed to ensure wipers clear the windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,180 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,170 miles

slight discolouring of front number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,789 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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KG53 BVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 KG53 BVT, 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 KG53 BVT registered?

KG53 BVT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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