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KW52 CDV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 139,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,949 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 133,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 133,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 122,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,249 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 117,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 112,464 miles

slight weep on rear suspension units

Fail 8 Jan 2010 112,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight weep on rear suspension units

Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,649 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 106,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 103,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,015 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 CDV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

KW52 CDV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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