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KU53 DXP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,667 mi
Last recorded176,667 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 176,667 miles

Both power steering pipes wet

Pass 22 Mar 2016 173,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 173,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 169,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 164,552 miles

noise rear wheels

Fail 1 Apr 2014 164,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise rear wheels

Pass 18 Mar 2013 149,585 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 134,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light flashing on dash.

drivers door mirror damaged/missing

engine oil filler cap loose resultiing in major engine oil leaks

front brake disc scored

Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

front pads low

p a s pipes weeping on underside near radiator

Fail 22 Feb 2011 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

front pads low

p a s pipes weeping on underside near radiator

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,758 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 103,938 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 103,938 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 97,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,816 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 90,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 DXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 KU53 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

KU53 DXP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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