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KV53 WSE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 WSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,927 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,438 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,726 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,726 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,071 miles

all tyres worn uneven

front bumper damaged

front number plate slightly loose

o/s/f headlamp lens faded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf link bar has slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,254 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf link bar has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,183 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 65,183 miles

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

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

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

crack in ns of windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view of rd

front tyres wearing low

ns wiper split

nsf link bar has slight play

rear brake hose ferruels corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,792 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 61,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 54,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn aand lipped

front shock absorbers leaking

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre fouling handbrake cable when on l/h lock

n/s/r brake disc corroding on inner and outer areas

n/s/r service brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,697 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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KV53 WSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KV53 WSE, 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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KV53 WSE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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