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KW52 GJY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,312 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,275 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front pads not visable

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,686 miles

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

all pads not visable

both rear tyres close to limit

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,810 miles

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,330 miles

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

signs of pas fluid on steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,589 miles

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 GJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2003.

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