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YB52 WRZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,466 mi
Last recorded126,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,466 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 126,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 120,599 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2014 112,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 112,095 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 100,609 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2013 100,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,436 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,444 miles

o/s/r susp' unit weeping

Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r susp' unit weeping

Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,781 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,781 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2008 55,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,977 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,353 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2006 36,516 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 WRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRZ, 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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YB52 WRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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