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SA53 YSN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,980 miles

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

front pads and discs very worn

handbrake adjust required

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,708 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,585 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,579 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 49,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,277 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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SA53 YSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA53 YSN, 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 SA53 YSN registered?

SA53 YSN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is SA53 YSN safe to buy?

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