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SK53 KHP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,502 mi
Last recorded112,502 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 KHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,502 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,568 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Front brake pads worn low

Front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,244 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable casind deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable casind deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,718 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 49,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,544 miles

wall crackling on 0/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,544 miles

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

wall crackling on 0/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,956 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,967 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 17,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SK53 KHP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK53 KHP, 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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SK53 KHP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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