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KS52 LND

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,762 mi
Last recorded168,762 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 LND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 168,762 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 168,762 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected both front (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 168,679 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 151,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 136,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 117,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,511 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,150 miles

engine oil low

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,219 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,212 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,039 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,744 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 18,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LND is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LND, 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 LND registered?

KS52 LND is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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