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KY53 NKX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,099 mi
Last recorded87,099 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,326 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,864 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,811 miles

Both front tyres measuring between 3 -2 mm

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres measuring between 3 -2 mm

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,090 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,193 miles

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 NKX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

KY53 NKX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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