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KY53 NWO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 130,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 130,194 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2013 118,212 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2013 118,212 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 108,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,555 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 101,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,164 miles

BOTH FRONT HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER PROTECTORS CHAFFED

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 18 Dec 2008 78,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,653 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 NWO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

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

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