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GL53 YFX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,283 mi
Last recorded138,283 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,992 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,572 miles

nearside and offside handbrake performance low

slight leak from suspension unit offside front

Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,936 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,029 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 108,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,790 miles

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

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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GL53 YFX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GL53 YFX, 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 GL53 YFX registered?

GL53 YFX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is GL53 YFX safe to buy?

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