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SB52 YRG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 YRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,319 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on edges

front bumper loose and mis-aligned

power steering/ suspension pipes are slightly damp but cra fited with under tray so unable to check condition effectively

Pass 13 Jan 2010 74,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 49,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 23,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 23,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,205 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 YRG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

SB52 YRG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SB52 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 YRG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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