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KG53 LHO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,675 mi
Last recorded163,675 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 163,675 miles

O/S wiper blade smearing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play detected in osf hub

Pass 20 Aug 2013 163,675 miles

O/S wiper blade smearing

slight play detected in osf hub

Pass 12 Dec 2012 155,290 miles

both rear discs have very slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear discs have very slight corrosion.

n/s/f wiper split.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 139,529 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 139,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 127,157 miles

advise: both rear tyres wearing uneven.

advise: front brake discs worn on insides.

advise: n/s/r disc badly worn.

advise: o/s/f shock damp.

advise: o/s/r disc badly corroding.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 127,157 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise: both rear tyres wearing uneven.

advise: front brake discs worn on insides.

advise: n/s/r disc badly worn.

advise: o/s/f shock damp.

advise: o/s/r disc badly corroding.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 116,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,068 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 LHO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

KG53 LHO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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