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KY53 OLU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,242 mi
Last recorded38,242 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,570 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished & Cracked

Offside Front Suspension Pipes Leaking Fluid

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Damage To Tread

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished & Cracked

Offside Front Suspension Pipes Leaking Fluid

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,726 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 OLU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

KY53 OLU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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