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KW52 BWK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,657 mi
Last recorded100,657 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,657 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 84,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 84,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,605 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,605 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 70,874 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2010 70,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,615 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2009 63,608 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,573 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,408 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 BWK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BWK, 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 BWK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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