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KW52 BWO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,622 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,048 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 101,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 92,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,800 miles

Both rear suspension spheres are damp

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,491 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,491 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 70,323 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,611 miles

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

nearside front rack end has sligth play

plastic undercovers fitted to front nearside offside and rear of vehical

Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,611 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

nearside front rack end has sligth play

plastic undercovers fitted to front nearside offside and rear of vehical

Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006

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 BWO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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