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KW52 CDE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,756 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 126,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,581 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,270 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,758 miles

Advise punture in the n/s/f tyre n ot repairable

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 CDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

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

Is KW52 CDE safe to buy?

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