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KW52 BWP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,403 mi
Last recorded147,403 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 147,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,740 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 132,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,249 miles

coolant level low

Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,077 miles

cluch pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth advise change

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,464 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 31,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,867 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 BWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BWP, 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

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What year was KW52 BWP registered?

KW52 BWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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The MOT history for KW52 BWP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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