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KM52 AWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 AWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 24 Jan 2013 87,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,645 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,956 miles

Offside rear suspension unit shows signs of dampness but no leaks obvious at present.

Slight play in front anti roll bar links.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,868 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,831 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,905 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 AWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

KM52 AWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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