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KM52 AOR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 AOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 99,353 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R ABS WIRING BRACKET BROKEN - SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,134 miles

both front brake hoses insecure

both front brake hoses slightly chaffed/damaged

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hoses insecure

both front brake hoses slightly chaffed/damaged

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,613 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,132 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,071 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,973 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

N/s screen wash inoperative

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,973 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

N/s screen wash inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,978 miles

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

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

Rear off side brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,103 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 60,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,425 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 37,425 miles

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

traces of fluid round rear brake valve no leak found

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,431 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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KM52 AOR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KM52 AOR, 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 KM52 AOR registered?

KM52 AOR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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