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KW52 GUX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

206,548 mi
Last recorded206,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 206,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 206,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 203,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 199,841 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 199,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail TOP SHOCKER MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 185,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 175,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 164,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 155,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,890 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking around small clip

Offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm advise change

Fail 6 Jun 2012 132,890 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking around small clip

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm advise change

Pass 23 May 2011 121,811 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 96,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 96,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 83,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 54,227 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 GUX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

KW52 GUX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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