CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW52 BNE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,650 mi
Last recorded163,650 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 163,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel front cables/calipers (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

presenter adviced

Fail 9 Dec 2015 163,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel front cables/calipers (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Dec 2014 157,446 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter adviced

trade goods on rear seats

Pass 19 Dec 2013 149,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 137,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,873 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 124,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 89,481 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 89,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,181 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW52 BNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW52 BNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW52 BNE?

You can check the full history of KW52 BNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW52 BNE registered?

KW52 BNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is KW52 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 BNE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW52 BNE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW52 BNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.