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KY53 NLD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,155 mi
Last recorded188,155 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 188,155 miles

n/s/f suspension strut leaking slightly

o/s/f running lamp not wowking

o/s/f suspension strut leaking slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2016 188,145 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f suspension strut leaking slightly

o/s/f running lamp not wowking

o/s/f suspension strut leaking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,096 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake cables chafed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 108,448 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,212 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,458 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,309 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,353 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,747 miles

Slight leak on O/S front suspension leg

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,241 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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KY53 NLD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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