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LY53 KNP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,975 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 83,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,412 miles

Offside Rear mud guard insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2017 81,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear mud guard insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,136 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has bad age cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,193 miles

nearside rear tyre has bad age cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,801 miles

O/S wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

belly pan fitted unable to fully inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,135 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,535 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,332 miles

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

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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LY53 KNP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY53 KNP, 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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LY53 KNP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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