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CX53 YCA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake cable outer sleeve split

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Rear possible slight fluid leak from rear suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,839 miles

Offside Rear possible fluid leak from rear suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,961 miles

rear brake discs corroded..

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,177 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,633 miles

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

rear discs corroded..

Fail 24 Oct 2013 69,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs corroded..

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,365 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge & nailed

o/s/r disc scored outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre catching on dirt guard and park cable shroud.....

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,578 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre catching on dirt guard and park cable shroud.....

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,053 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,296 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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CX53 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 CX53 YCA, 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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CX53 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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