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KY53 OLE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,846 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 126,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,557 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,821 miles

front suspension pipes has slight weep

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,090 miles

Advise engine undercover fitted

Advise sill covers fitted

Advise slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar link

Advise underbody covers fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,684 miles

off side front shocker slight damp patch

undrtray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,773 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 OLE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

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

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