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KP52 ZWS

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 ZWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Both side skirts loose

N/s mirror insecure

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,283 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 108,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,132 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,893 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 91,753 miles

nearside front tyre tread down to 3mm

offside front tyre tread down to 2;5mm

offside rear tyre tread down jost below 3mm

Pass 10 May 2010 86,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 86,083 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 74,892 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside front tyre getting low

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Fail 1 May 2009 74,892 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre getting low

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KP52 ZWS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 KP52 ZWS, 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 KP52 ZWS registered?

KP52 ZWS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KP52 ZWS safe to buy?

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