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SB52 YPX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 YPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 103,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,775 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,845 miles

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

underside of vehicle wet at time of re-test.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking in tread and is close to wear indicators.

Pass 9 May 2014 78,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,260 miles

condition of offside headlamp and pattern.

Pass 3 May 2012 74,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 71,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres have uneven wear and is to wear indicators.

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to limit.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,890 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 61,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,283 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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SB52 YPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SB52 YPX, 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 SB52 YPX registered?

SB52 YPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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The MOT history for SB52 YPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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