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KM52 WPJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,873 mi
Last recorded156,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 WPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 156,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 149,350 miles

Minor oil leak

N/S/F Tyre wearing low/bald on inside edge (double tread)

N/S/R ABS wire mount loose (needs clipping up)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 149,350 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Minor oil leak

N/S/F Tyre wearing low/bald on inside edge (double tread)

N/S/R ABS wire mount loose (needs clipping up)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,936 miles

Both front shocks weeping

Both number plate bulb holders insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 141,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shocks weeping

Both number plate bulb holders insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,837 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,756 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,591 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 WPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

KM52 WPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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