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KS52 DWN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,630 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,299 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank slightly damp

rear brakediscs corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,507 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing

front wiperblades deteriorating

osf + nsr tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,619 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,966 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 68,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,665 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,953 miles

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Fail 14 Feb 2006 32,953 miles

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

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

handbrake requires slight adjustment

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 DWN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

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

Is KS52 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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