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KM52 AVW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,973 mi
Last recorded139,973 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 139,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 134,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 131,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 122,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 113,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,761 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,750 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,386 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 AVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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