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KS52 DSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,668 miles

both rear tyres are cracked inside tread area

hydraulic pump is noisy , but seems to be working ok

Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in front tyre

both rear tyres are cracked inside tread area

hydraulic pump is noisy , but seems to be working ok

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

o/s rear seat belt not checked due to presence of child seat

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,027 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rubber cover split

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop disintigrating

Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,027 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside front antiroll bar link rubber cover split

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop disintigrating

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,676 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,687 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 50,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 27,009 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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KS52 DSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS52 DSZ, 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 KS52 DSZ registered?

KS52 DSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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