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KU53 DKF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 141,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 141,991 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,214 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 127,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 97,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 97,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,471 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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KU53 DKF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU53 DKF, 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 KU53 DKF registered?

KU53 DKF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 DKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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