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KM53 JNN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,859 mi
Last recorded124,859 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,859 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 124,602 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,543 miles

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

nearside rear tyre,surface cracks/deterioration around tread wall.advise renewal.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airebag light on

cracking to treac of n/s/r tyre

water leak from radiator

Fail 28 Dec 2011 99,816 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airebag light on

cracking to treac of n/s/r tyre

water leak from radiator

Fail 18 Dec 2010 89,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2010 89,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2009 79,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 79,077 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 65,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Dec 2008 65,169 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 28 Dec 2007 52,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2007 52,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,850 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KM53 JNN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KM53 JNN, 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 KM53 JNN registered?

KM53 JNN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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