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KG53 YPO

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 YPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,592 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 120,672 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil fouling

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,305 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 102,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,803 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,758 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 39,628 miles

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

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

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 YPO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG53 YPO registered?

KG53 YPO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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