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KW52 GHJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,422 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 65,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 GHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

KW52 GHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is KW52 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 GHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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