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KG53 LHV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,418 mi
Last recorded177,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 177,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 165,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 163,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 163,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,821 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 162,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking sphere rubber shroud (5.3.5 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 153,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 141,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,455 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

small stonechips over windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,455 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

small stonechips over windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,462 miles

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 26 Feb 2010 88,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,457 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 LHV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

KG53 LHV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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