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KY53 NNU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1n)

Slight trace of suspension fluid at centre rear suspension sphere

Fail 19 Nov 2016 100,559 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1n)

Slight trace of suspension fluid at centre rear suspension sphere

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,109 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pad linings wearing thin

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 94,109 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pad linings wearing thin

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,399 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight trace of fluid at rear levelling valve unit

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Slight trace of fluid at rear levelling valve unit

Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,192 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight misting of fluid at rear center suspension sphere

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,192 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight misting of fluid at rear center suspension sphere

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,662 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 67,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,017 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,968 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,918 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 20 Nov 2008 39,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,228 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 NNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

KY53 NNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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