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KY53 OLH

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,677 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,067 miles

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

oil leak around o/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

oil leak around o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,330 miles

slight dampness around suspension pipes at front

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,862 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 OLH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

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

Is KY53 OLH safe to buy?

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