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KY53 NNH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,503 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,352 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,352 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,916 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,916 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 106,215 miles

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 15 Sep 2011 106,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,019 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,890 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 NNH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 NNH registered?

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

Is KY53 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 NNH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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