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KY53 NWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side top corner - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipe bracket broken but pipe still supported

Fail 18 Jan 2024 137,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side top corner - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipe bracket broken but pipe still supported

Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,068 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 134,394 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 134,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked outside swept area. nearside front top corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 128,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked outside swept area. nearside front top corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,674 miles

brake fluid low

front & rear pads low

headlamps blue shows white light in beam seater

Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,211 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 NWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWJ, 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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KY53 NWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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