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SO53 KNW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,865 mi
Last recorded96,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,216 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plate light covers missing

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

nearside floor slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear wheel steel all others alloys

slight fluid leak at offside rear suspension mechanism

Fail 30 Apr 2013 85,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both number plate light covers missing

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

nearside floor slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear wheel steel all others alloys

slight fluid leak at offside rear suspension mechanism

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,373 miles

Handbrake lever is close to no reserve travel.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,333 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 51,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,213 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,213 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,779 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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SO53 KNW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO53 KNW, 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 SO53 KNW registered?

SO53 KNW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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