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LD53 YUX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,593 mi
Last recorded171,593 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 171,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 169,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 164,328 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 156,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 156,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 151,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 145,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 145,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre worn round outer edge

Pass 18 May 2009 137,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 128,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 128,449 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 124,504 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,833 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 YUX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YUX, 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 LD53 YUX registered?

LD53 YUX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is LD53 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 YUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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