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KS52 DWG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,802 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Metal suspension pipes at rear are corroding.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in o/s front suspension arm - marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Metal suspension pipes at rear are corroding.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 77,322 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,351 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear tyre tread smooth on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,519 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 44,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,326 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 40,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,623 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 35,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2011 35,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f hand brake cable outer skin worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,382 miles

child seats fitted n/s & o/s/r

moisture showing b/r sphere boots

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2007 20,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,834 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 14,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

dampness at n/s/r suspension unit

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 DWG 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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

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

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