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KC52 TLZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 102,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded, holed with slight laks.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off side front brake caliper shows grease contamination.

slight steering rack play.

under shield fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 93,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,670 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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KC52 TLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KC52 TLZ, 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 KC52 TLZ registered?

KC52 TLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is KC52 TLZ safe to buy?

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