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KW52 BWU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 91,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 83,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,006 miles

corroding brake pipe out of n/s/r flexible hose

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,091 miles

front dics and pads low

nearside front suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 44,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BWU, 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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What year was KW52 BWU registered?

KW52 BWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is KW52 BWU safe to buy?

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