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KU53 ESG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,525 mi
Last recorded66,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,525 miles

Central Rear tailgate opens from inside but not outside boot switch

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess seepage fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,066 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess seepage fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,089 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,516 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 53,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,407 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre sidewall perrished

osr tyre pressure low reinflated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,191 miles

slight leak on power steering pipes

Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight leak on power steering pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,588 miles

airbag light on rec / insp

front inner disc pads appear low, also corrosion on o/side front inner disc face

n/side front tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,901 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

floor sections covered by panels

signs of slight leaks from power steering pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

floor sections covered by panels

signs of slight leaks from power steering pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,136 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limits

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,956 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 ESG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

KU53 ESG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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