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KS52 DVM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,214 mi
Last recorded204,214 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 204,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre in poor condition worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 199,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leak from both rear suspension units

Pass 13 Sep 2014 194,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 13 Sep 2014 194,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 186,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 171,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 171,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 163,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 163,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 155,470 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 155,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,144 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s park brake cables slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 142,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s park brake cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,186 miles

N/S door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 126,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 113,030 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,026 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,707 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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KS52 DVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM registered?

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

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