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LD53 YGP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,048 mi
Last recorded59,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,048 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,048 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking Return (2.4.D.2)

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,540 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,540 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance at 24%

n/s/f suspension unit slightly leaking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,194 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance at 24%

n/s/f suspension unit slightly leaking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,609 miles

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

Rear tyres just starting to perish.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear tyres just starting to perish.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,936 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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LD53 YGP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD53 YGP, 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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LD53 YGP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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