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YE53 ZPG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 161,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,035 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 104,613 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 104,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 102,993 miles

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

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

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,009 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 99,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 98,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,114 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,620 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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YE53 ZPG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YE53 ZPG, 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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YE53 ZPG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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