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KR53 BAT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,548 miles

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,548 miles

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,120 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front wheel trim is missing.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,127 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,127 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,067 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 80,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,713 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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KR53 BAT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR53 BAT, 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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KR53 BAT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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