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KN53 OGU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,083 mi
Last recorded107,083 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 OGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,874 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,744 miles

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,650 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,957 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,938 miles

nearside wiper split

nearside front tyre below 3mm

nearside no plate lamp dim

nearside rear tyre worn on the outerside edge and close to the limit

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 57,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,989 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,924 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,112 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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KN53 OGU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN53 OGU, 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 KN53 OGU registered?

KN53 OGU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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