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YD53 KPG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 KPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,446 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,638 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge but no cords showing.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,719 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,380 miles

centre brake light not working...........n/s/f brake sensor wire broken

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,967 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,203 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,203 miles

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

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

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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YD53 KPG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD53 KPG, 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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YD53 KPG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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