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KG53 ZKJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,200 miles

Both front tyres smooth inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BELOW 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre close and out of shape

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,675 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 8 Oct 2012 113,357 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 113,357 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from n/s/r suspension leg

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,246 miles

weep from nsr suspension sphere

Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

weep from nsr suspension sphere

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,891 miles

Slight seepage from n/s/r suspension leg

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,843 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,069 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZKJ, 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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KG53 ZKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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