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KY53 NMV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,829 mi
Last recorded164,829 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 164,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 160,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering rack joint

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 153,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,489 miles

n\s and o\s front tyres worn (close to limit)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and floors

slight front brake imbalace

slight play o\s front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,405 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres close to limit

n/s front a/roll link slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,506 miles

n/s & o/s front struts slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,719 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,719 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,346 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,538 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 NMV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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