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KY53 ONK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ONK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,850 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both front strut top breather hoses deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,921 miles

Both rear radius arm bearings have slight play

Oil leak ()

The offside rear tyre is perished and more than fifteen years old

Pass 16 May 2017 97,034 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Both rear radius arm bearings have slight play

The offside rear tyre is perished and more than fourteen years old

Fail 16 May 2017 97,034 miles

Both rear radius arm bearings have slight play

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

The offside rear tyre is perished and more than fourteen years old

Pass 10 May 2016 88,966 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 88,966 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,854 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm 215/55/16W

Fail 13 May 2015 83,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm 215/55/16W

Pass 14 May 2014 79,406 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside front tyre on 2.8mm 215/55/16W

Pass 1 May 2013 74,258 miles

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and bald on stepped tread 215/55/16W

Fail 1 May 2013 74,258 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and bald on stepped tread 215/55/16W

Pass 17 May 2012 68,763 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm and bald on edges 215/55/15w

offside rear tyre 2.3mm and low on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,409 miles

front registration plate worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,284 miles

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

front number plate discoloured

Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,284 miles

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

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

front number plate discoloured

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,226 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 35,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,870 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 ONK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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