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KY53 OKR

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,408 mi
Last recorded65,408 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,183 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,585 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,782 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,275 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,601 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure and support bar damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,940 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,732 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,430 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear suspension weeping fluid

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,309 miles

unable to see rear brake pad condition clearly

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to see rear brake pad condition clearly

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,958 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 OKR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

KY53 OKR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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