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YC52 ZNK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 ZNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 106,957 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,857 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 95,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear suspension unit has minor leak.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear suspension unit has minor leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,457 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,605 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 29,597 miles

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

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

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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YC52 ZNK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC52 ZNK, 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 YC52 ZNK registered?

YC52 ZNK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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