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KM52 BAU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 122,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.D.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 122,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,733 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 116,723 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,421 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,063 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,490 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 66,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,311 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 44,766 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 BAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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