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YA52 HCG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,747 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket touching body

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket touching body

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 70,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,388 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,818 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,818 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,498 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,183 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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YA52 HCG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA52 HCG, 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 YA52 HCG registered?

YA52 HCG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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