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YC53 JFG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,337 mi
Last recorded160,337 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 155,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 150,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 150,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,213 miles

ADVISE FRONT N/PLATE DETERIORATING

ADVISE N/SIDE SCREEN WASH POOR

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 128,308 miles

ADVISE LENS BROKEN ON N/SIDE N/PLATE LAMP

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON N/SIDE REAR TYRE

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JFG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFG, 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 YC53 JFG registered?

YC53 JFG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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