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KY53 NLR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,864 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,864 miles

Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 43,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,769 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 NLR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KY53 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

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

Is KY53 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 NLR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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