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KW52 BVC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 136,877 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 136,877 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch worn

nearside wiper torn

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 28 Feb 2014 123,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch worn

nearside wiper torn

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 97,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,508 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,621 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 57,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,849 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,849 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,332 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,253 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 BVC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW52 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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