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KW52 GHU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays

n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 147,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 28 Sep 2023 147,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 27 Sep 2022 145,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/sill covers

Pass 29 Sep 2021 143,614 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 143,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,350 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / PLASTIC H/L LENSES DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,530 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,221 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2012 90,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,874 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,867 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,935 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,256 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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KW52 GHU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

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

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