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KU53 KCO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

188,773 mi
Last recorded188,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 188,773 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 188,739 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 167,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 151,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 130,543 miles

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

Engine oil just above minimum level

Wear to both front tyres inner edges

Wear to front brake discs

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2007 111,743 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 111,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,179 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KCO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 KU53 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

KU53 KCO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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