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KM52 BBO

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,950 miles

Engine oil found to be below minimum level, topped up 1½ litres so that MOT could be carried out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65V15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65V15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 112,933 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing thread corroded and possibly damaged in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Engine oil found to be below minimum level, topped up 1½ litres so that MOT could be carried out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65V15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65V15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 82,070 miles

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

different size tyres on front to rear axles do match size

offside rear tyre slightly perrished on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,425 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,150 miles

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

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)

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

engine management light stays on indicating a fault

rear brake application uneven recomend a brake check / adjust

Fail 12 Jan 2013 47,150 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

engine management light stays on indicating a fault

rear brake application uneven recomend a brake check / adjust

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,532 miles

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 13 Jan 2011 35,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,117 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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KM52 BBO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO registered?

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

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