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KL53 FRX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,395 mi
Last recorded170,395 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 170,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension oil return hose slightly leaking

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside washer jets not working o/s provides sufficient washer liquid to both sides at time of test n/s blades split at end

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 170,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension oil return hose slightly leaking

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside washer jets not working o/s provides sufficient washer liquid to both sides at time of test n/s blades split at end

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension oil return hose slightly leaking

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside plastic head light units deteriorating

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre treads worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2017 146,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension oil return hose slightly leaking

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside plastic head light units deteriorating

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre treads worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,407 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 125,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate fading

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape and tread low

Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate fading

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape and tread low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,489 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 FRX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 KL53 FRX, 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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KL53 FRX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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