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DY53 UZW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,871 mi
Last recorded166,871 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 166,871 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 166,871 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 153,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 140,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 128,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 116,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,819 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 79,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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DY53 UZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 UZW, 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 DY53 UZW registered?

DY53 UZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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