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KU53 DLV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 DLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,306 miles

Both front headlight bulbs refitted correctly during retest

indicator side repeaters starting to fade

under tray fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,299 miles

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

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

indicator side repeaters starting to fade

under tray fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,873 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,158 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 DLV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU53 DLV, 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 KU53 DLV registered?

KU53 DLV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is KU53 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 DLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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