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KG53 YSK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 YSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 168,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,752 miles

Nearside Rear suspension damp

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 163,562 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake lever on caliper in the on position

nearside rear (suspension damp)

Pass 19 Mar 2020 157,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 157,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside edge (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside edge (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,339 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 25,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,586 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 YSK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

KG53 YSK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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