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YA52 PZY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,801 mi
Last recorded193,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 PZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 193,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 193,551 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 193,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 193,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 192,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 191,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 190,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 187,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 186,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 184,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jan 2014 184,691 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Feb 2013 183,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 183,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 175,743 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 175,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 168,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 168,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 161,307 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jan 2008 151,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 142,494 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 142,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 122,917 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 PZY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PZY, 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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YA52 PZY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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