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KM52 BBJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 164,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 164,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,274 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both side repeaters slightly discolured

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

Nearside front handbrake cable not fitted properly at caliper

Offside front cv joint gaitor clip loose

Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,369 miles

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

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

front brake disks worn thin

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake disks worn thin

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,289 miles

Dampness at o/s/r suspension unit

Water leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Dampness at o/s/r suspension unit

Water leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,511 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 61,160 miles

rear heatshield insecure

slight leak at o/s/r suspention

Fail 29 May 2008 61,159 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear heatshield insecure

slight leak at o/s/r suspention

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,975 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

slight dsmpness at o/s/r suspention unit

Fail 31 May 2006 34,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 34,293 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 BBJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

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

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