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KS52 WJU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 WJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight fault on fog lamp switch

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,020 miles

Brake and suspension pipes coated with grease

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,017 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake and suspension pipes coated with grease

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,163 miles

both rear suspension arm rebound blocks worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear suspension arm rebound blocks worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 77,296 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise condition of front number plate

Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,478 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

left hand rear wheel is fouling brake caliper

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,063 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 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

KS52 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2003.

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