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KY53 OMW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,007 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,255 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has weld repairs

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,882 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

hi level brake light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sillcovers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 128,721 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,467 miles

grease coating to rear brake pipes

plastic covers underside

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,497 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,594 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,444 miles

full plastic covers undrside unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,473 miles

unable to fully inspect underside due plastic and metal covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,490 miles

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes/fuel pipes /flooring due to full covers/fuel tank

unable to fully inspect suspension tops due to covers

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,602 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 OMW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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