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LY53 ZWE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,910 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 133,404 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,162 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,962 miles

(both rear) tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 103,958 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(both rear) tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 103,282 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,913 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,455 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 27,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ZWE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZWE, 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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LY53 ZWE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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