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KH52 XME

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,288 mi
Last recorded129,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH52 XME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

no water in cooling system. pressure when cap removed- possible head gasket

Fail 14 Jan 2016 129,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

no water in cooling system. pressure when cap removed- possible head gasket

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness at area of offside rear suspension arm

nearside front tyre outer edge wear,and has a nail in it

nearside front valve stem surface perishing

offside front tyre both shoulders wear

slight difference in front brakes applications at time of test

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads wear

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness at area of offside rear suspension arm

nearside front tyre outer edge wear,and has a nail in it

nearside front valve stem surface perishing

offside front tyre both shoulders wear

slight difference in front brakes applications at time of test

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads wear

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,017 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,923 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,676 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 63,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,638 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 36,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,239 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XME is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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