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KY53 OMX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2023 115,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe leaking under wheel arch (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cracks all round cord shows (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment so loose not connected to caliper (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe broken under wheel arch (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 114,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 106,460 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,181 miles

n/s/f link arm slight play.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,711 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brakes imbalance 62%

Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire Damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension Units Leaking Fluid Into Rear Axle Beam

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,366 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,366 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,060 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 OMX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

KY53 OMX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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