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KY53 OLJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,629 miles

rear spoiler insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,939 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,053 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,284 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 OLJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

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

Is KY53 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 OLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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