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KY53 NKK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,992 mi
Last recorded145,992 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 145,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 145,992 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 139,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,531 miles

heat shield over rear exhaust box loose

Pass 19 Feb 2011 119,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 119,202 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,723 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,690 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat split

not able to open boot lid, but still able to check when back seats folded down

Pass 2 Feb 2008 65,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 65,232 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 47,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 47,206 miles

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

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)

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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KY53 NKK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KY53 NKK, 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 KY53 NKK registered?

KY53 NKK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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