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KY53 NNG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 132,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,955 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,369 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 90,365 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,851 miles

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

engine coolant pressure cap is leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,389 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,389 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,650 miles

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

n/s front outer hand brake cable chaffed and slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,545 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,544 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEAARING LOW.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,243 miles

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

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

small front cross member badly damaged

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 NNG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

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

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