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EK53 YWW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,747 mi
Last recorded44,747 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,747 miles

Nearside hand brake cable

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight play in offside drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,747 miles

Nearside hand brake cable

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight play in offside drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,310 miles

advised osf tyre low 1.6mm tread

advised osr tyre low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 25,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,110 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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EK53 YWW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK53 YWW, 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 EK53 YWW registered?

EK53 YWW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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