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YA53 UZK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

200,234 mi
Last recorded200,234 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 200,234 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 200,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 186,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak front struts

unable to inspect front inner pads

Fail 8 Feb 2016 186,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mms (4.1.E.1)

slight leak front struts

unable to inspect front inner pads

Pass 18 Feb 2015 171,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

freeplay on handbrake lever

Fail 17 Feb 2015 171,199 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

freeplay on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Feb 2014 154,084 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 154,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 136,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 136,397 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,127 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 119,075 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 91,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,606 miles

Front brake pads getting close to wear indicator

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight lip on front discs

Suspension units damp

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,606 miles

Front brake pads getting close to wear indicator

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight lip on front discs

Suspension units damp

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,681 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,406 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YA53 UZK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UZK, 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 YA53 UZK registered?

YA53 UZK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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