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YC53 JFE

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,347 mi
Last recorded180,347 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2015 180,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened to bleed valve (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 163,562 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 163,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbox insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,261 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 138,617 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,856 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf handbrake cable outer cover cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,602 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 104,231 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2009 93,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 89,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 84,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,224 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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YC53 JFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC53 JFE, 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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YC53 JFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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