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KL53 WVU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2018 143,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight travel in park brake

under tray fitted restricting full view of brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 141,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel excessive travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under tray fitted restricting full view of brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,477 miles

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,469 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,634 miles

Nearside rear door and wing damage but no sharp edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2014 128,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear door and wing damage but no sharp edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2013 122,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,279 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 119,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,615 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 115,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 98,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,072 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 WVU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

KL53 WVU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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