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YF52 NUH

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,315 mi
Last recorded185,315 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 185,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 185,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 185,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 184,989 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 184,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 184,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 184,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 182,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 177,384 miles

Offside Rear slight dampness arround suspention unit

Fail 20 Mar 2019 177,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight dampness arround suspention unit

Pass 10 Jan 2018 171,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 168,761 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 163,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 163,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 159,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 155,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 151,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight dampness around offside rear suspension unit gaiter

Wipers torn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 146,595 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)

Slight dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 14 Jan 2010 142,080 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 137,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 132,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 124,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 109,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 108,137 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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YF52 NUH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YF52 NUH, 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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YF52 NUH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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