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KL53 ACJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,739 mi
Last recorded210,739 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ACJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 210,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 196,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f parking brake lazy / has reduced effort, att required

Pass 14 Sep 2012 185,354 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 166,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 149,527 miles

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

temp repair nearside wing mirror

Fail 14 Jul 2010 149,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

temp repair nearside wing mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2009 129,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates fading

Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 63,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,109 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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KL53 ACJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KL53 ACJ, 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 KL53 ACJ registered?

KL53 ACJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KL53 ACJ safe to buy?

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