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KS52 DVX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake calpier (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake calpier (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension sphere boots damp around x2

oil leak

osr and nsr brake pipes corroded(BORDERLINE)!!

rear tyres starting to crack x2

slight misting of oil osf suspension leg

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,377 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside front seatbelt is slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,375 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside front seatbelt is slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 53,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,110 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 44,110 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 40,102 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has deep cracks but not yet showing ply

Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,128 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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KS52 DVX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

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

Is KS52 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DVX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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