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KG53 HUV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,674 miles

Nearside Rear rigid suspension pipe slight corrosion.

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rubber return pipe separating. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 131,993 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 131,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 127,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,350 miles

Oil cooler slight oil leak.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,349 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Broken (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And also gaiter split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil cooler slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,655 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 120,655 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,894 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,219 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,698 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,850 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HUV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KG53 HUV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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