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LY52 YOA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,766 mi
Last recorded184,766 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 YOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 184,766 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 184,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 176,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 175,959 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 163,057 miles

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

both front struts slightly damp

both front tyres wearing/worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing/worn on edges

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 152,687 miles

front struts have slight dampness on them

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

spare tyre soft

Pass 3 Jul 2010 136,678 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 136,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 126,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 112,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,998 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 93,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,947 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LY52 YOA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY52 YOA, 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 LY52 YOA registered?

LY52 YOA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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