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KY53 NWP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,190 mi
Last recorded150,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 150,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking shock strut (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and worn

Rear high level brake lamp not working

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre near legal limit

Nearside Rear near legal limit and cracked between tread

Offside Front near legal limit

Offside Front wiper split

chip in screen

Fail 29 Sep 2017 136,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre near legal limit

Nearside Rear near legal limit and cracked between tread

Offside Front near legal limit

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,267 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,158 miles

near side front door trim missing

near side mirror insecure

service light , management light on and stop light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,929 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,226 miles

both front supension slightly stiff just ok at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

seconhand n/s srut fitted is a little damp but suspect it to be coming from original boot

Fail 19 Jul 2011 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,485 miles

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

both sills and floor covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

both sills and floor covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,559 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,325 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 NWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 NWP, 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 NWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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