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KS52 DWV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,287 mi
Last recorded105,287 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit opacity of exhaust gas 4.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper corroded but not yet leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear suspension pipes corroded but not fully visible nearside rear suspension pipe corroded but not yet leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,207 miles

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

os wiper split at ends

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,838 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,269 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,257 miles

advise n/s/f washer jet poor flow

Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

advise n/s/f washer jet poor flow

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,734 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 10,954 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 DWV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

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

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