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LY53 NFR

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,498 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,272 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 27,272 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,886 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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LY53 NFR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LY53 NFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 NFR registered?

LY53 NFR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 NFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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