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KM52 AZV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,485 miles

Front brake pads overhanging outer edge of brake discs

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads overhanging outer edge of brake discs

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,699 miles

Engine light stay's on indicating a fault in the system

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,998 miles

Engine check light on.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,979 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine check light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,669 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to dirt covers

Fail 4 Mar 2011 69,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to dirt covers

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,956 miles

Brake fluid level getting low.

Engine check light on.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,742 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,920 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 AZV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

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

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