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NC53 YTH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,592 mi
Last recorded126,592 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 YTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,592 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,192 miles

slight sweat from both rear shockers

Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,790 miles

both rear suspension struts have slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,837 miles

slight play at offside front track rod(inner arm)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at offside front track rod(inner arm)

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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NC53 YTH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NC53 YTH, 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 NC53 YTH registered?

NC53 YTH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is NC53 YTH safe to buy?

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