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KG53 ZJV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,235 mi
Last recorded108,235 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 108,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,719 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,263 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,103 miles

Offside rear suspension unit is damp

Some front and rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,103 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear suspension unit is damp

Some front and rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,035 miles

to clean to detect

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,152 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 ZJV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

KG53 ZJV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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