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KH52 VYE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,944 mi
Last recorded94,944 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH52 VYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,944 miles

front suspension legs showing signs of leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,944 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front suspension legs showing signs of leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front suspension units leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,711 miles

front suspension units leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic sillguards fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,823 miles

All front antiroll bar balljoint gaiters perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,018 miles

offside rear brake noisy

Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2008 42,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,245 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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KH52 VYE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KH52 VYE, 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 KH52 VYE registered?

KH52 VYE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KH52 VYE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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