MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear suspension unit damp but does not appear to be leaking
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear suspension unit damp but does not appear to be leaking
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both headlamps have poor beam patterns
drivers mirror broke
o/s rear suspension sphere damp
rear discs corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both headlamps have poor beam patterns
drivers mirror broke
o/s rear suspension sphere damp
rear discs corroding
slight damage o/s mirror
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 NLG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE53 NLG, 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 YE53 NLG registered?
YE53 NLG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YE53 NLG safe to buy?
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