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KS52 DZX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,726 mi
Last recorded119,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,314 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,778 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,718 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,131 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 DZX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

KS52 DZX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is KS52 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DZX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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