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KY53 NNE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,340 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,917 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 69,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,743 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,190 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 NNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NNE, 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 NNE registered?

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

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