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KW52 BPE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 142,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f droplink slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,728 miles

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

Oil leak

there is oil on the rear suspension valve there does not however appear to be a leak on the valve at all

Fail 21 Nov 2013 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

there is oil on the rear suspension valve there does not however appear to be a leak on the valve at all

Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,916 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 113,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 87,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres just on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,460 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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KW52 BPE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPE, 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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KW52 BPE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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