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CX53 YGE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,074 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 146,353 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 146,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 137,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,174 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YGE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGE, 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 CX53 YGE registered?

CX53 YGE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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