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KY53 OMD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,202 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 125,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 111,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 111,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,804 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 100,804 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,549 miles

Damage in zone 'B' of screen.

N/S wiper split one end.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage in zone 'B' of screen.

N/S wiper split one end.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,703 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,462 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear power steering pipes damp

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,264 miles

brake fluid on the min level

os and ns front disks and pads low

os and ns rear pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,166 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

O/S/R has cut in tread not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,645 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 OMD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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