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YA53 DVB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,087 mi
Last recorded181,087 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 181,087 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 173,275 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 164,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 131,406 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 131,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 108,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 108,026 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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YA53 DVB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA53 DVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 DVB registered?

YA53 DVB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is YA53 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 DVB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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