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KY53 ONB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r suspension unit showing signs of leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 108,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 108,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 95,499 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,499 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,344 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,688 miles

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

osf brake bind

unable to open nsr door from inside or out

Fail 10 Dec 2010 79,688 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

osf brake bind

unable to open nsr door from inside or out

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,144 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 77,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nsr door wont open from outside

nsr seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,743 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nsr door wont open from outside

nsr seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,725 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,880 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 ONB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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