MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
nearside and offside handbrake performance low
slight leak from suspension unit offside front
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)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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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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How do I check the history of GL53 YFX?
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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?
The MOT history for GL53 YFX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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