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CN53 YAV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,440 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unable to see engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked, (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,152 miles

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

Oil leak intercooler ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak intercooler ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,509 miles

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

engine cover loose

osf tyre has damage to sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2012 84,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,271 miles

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

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

Rear discs inside face corroded and scored.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear discs inside face corroded and scored.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,615 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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CN53 YAV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN53 YAV, 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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CN53 YAV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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