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KG53 EKZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,822 mi
Last recorded51,822 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 51,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,681 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, pad not making full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

wiper blades smeary

Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,147 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil seepage at n/s front suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber is weeping oil

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads are worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,029 miles

nearside front suspension unit slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,780 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 EKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KG53 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

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

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