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KH53 SHV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,419 mi
Last recorded150,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 150,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,965 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,428 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,930 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,206 miles

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

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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KH53 SHV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KH53 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH53 SHV registered?

KH53 SHV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KH53 SHV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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