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OY53 KZL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,066 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,586 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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OY53 KZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 KZL, 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 OY53 KZL registered?

OY53 KZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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