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KW52 GHF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,969 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,629 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit has slight leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit has slight leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,358 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,807 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,943 miles

O/s/r brake noisey.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,599 miles

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 GHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GHF, 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 GHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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