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NU53 YRN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,698 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,444 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp on

both handbrake cables outer covers sleeves broken/cracked (allowing weather ingress)

spare tyre worn low

Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp on

both handbrake cables outer covers sleeves broken/cracked (allowing weather ingress)

spare tyre worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,537 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGES.

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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NU53 YRN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU53 YRN, 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 NU53 YRN registered?

NU53 YRN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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