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KG53 HVM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,607 mi
Last recorded117,607 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,607 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

slight weep on n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,814 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Misting of oil around suspension pipework under bonnet

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,510 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,212 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r sphere is damp

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r sphere is damp

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rearb tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

offside rear susspenion unit damp

Pass 7 Nov 2006 222,742 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 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

KG53 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 HVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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