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YB52 DTK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 DTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 78,709 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 78,707 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 77,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 73,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 73,482 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,513 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 67,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,599 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear centre hydraulic componant damp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,827 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,798 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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YB52 DTK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB52 DTK, 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 YB52 DTK registered?

YB52 DTK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is YB52 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 DTK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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