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FX53 YDT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,870 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front possibly be return pipe for hydraulic fluid (5.3.2 (b))

advise park brake /travel/performance

Fail 20 Feb 2020 82,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front possibly be return pipe for hydraulic fluid (5.3.2 (b))

advise park brake /travel/performance

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,855 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,518 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 29,184 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,921 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,833 miles

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

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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FX53 YDT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FX53 YDT, 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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FX53 YDT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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