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KS52 DXE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,741 mi
Last recorded64,741 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear radius arms have slight movement at pin/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear seat back doesn't lock in upright position

suspension pipes are corroded/greased

Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,615 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement offside front parking brake lever is seized on (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Body component likely to become detached rear spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear radius arms have slight movement at pin/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear seat back doesn't lock in upright position

suspension pipes are corroded/greased

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,819 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing cover broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 48,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. backrest (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also two nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 40,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also two nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,375 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,972 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,739 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 DXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

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

Is KS52 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DXE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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