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KS53 RLY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,769 mi
Last recorded111,769 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 111,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 111,339 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,141 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 85,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,498 miles

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

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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KS53 RLY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KS53 RLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 RLY registered?

KS53 RLY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is KS53 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 RLY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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