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KY53 OKX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,560 miles

sills covered

Fail 24 Oct 2014 130,598 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

sills covered

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,738 miles

o/s/wiper poor condition.sills covered.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 112,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

n/s/r/wheel slightly noisey

o/s/wiper poor condition.sills covered

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

n/s/r/wheel slightly noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

sills covered

unde tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2011 83,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

sills covered

unde tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,040 miles

childs seats fitted centre and n/s rear

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,930 miles

nsr tyre low tread

oil leaks from engine

osr tyre low tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,750 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 OKX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OKX, 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 OKX registered?

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

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