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KM53 RUJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,683 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,114 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,307 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,562 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 74,291 miles

corrosion started rear metal brake pipes ( unable to fully see where clipped up)

nearside outer cv boot loose but still holding

play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

rear discs deteriorated

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 31 May 2018 74,291 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside bottom ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion started rear metal brake pipes ( unable to fully see where clipped up)

nearside outer cv boot loose but still holding

play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

rear discs deteriorated

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,711 miles

nearside front outer cv boot loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside bottom ball joint gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,049 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer cable split

nearside outer cv boot loose but still just holding on a lock

rear discs deteriorated

slight play nearside drop link

Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,995 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer cable split

nearside outer cv boot loose but still just holding on a lock

rear discs deteriorated

slight play nearside drop link

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,671 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

evidence of a slight leak around offside rear suspension unit

nearside front tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,633 miles

front brake application uneven but not excesive at time of test

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter has a pin hole but still prevents the ingress of dirt

offside front brake caliper damp,does not apear to be brake fluid possibly the caliper has been lubricated at some point

rear discs deteriated

slight play nearside front drop link

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,633 miles

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

front brake application uneven but not excesive at time of test

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter has a pin hole but still prevents the ingress of dirt

offside front brake caliper damp,does not apear to be brake fluid possibly the caliper has been lubricated at some point

rear discs deteriated

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,129 miles

slight damp offside rear suspension unit

some corrosion rear discs

Pass 23 May 2012 54,094 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 54,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,130 miles

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

brake fluid level low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,094 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake fluid level low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,359 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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KM53 RUJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RUJ, 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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KM53 RUJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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