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YF53 EOA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,793 mi
Last recorded258,793 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 258,793 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 258,779 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 258,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 251,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 251,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 248,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 125,073 miles

airbag warning indicator on

ns repeater discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

slight play ns and osf anti roll bar drop links

slight play osf steering rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2012 125,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

airbag warning indicator on

ns repeater discoloured

slight play ns and osf anti roll bar drop links

slight play osf steering rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2011 115,542 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 11 Oct 2010 102,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 102,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyre tread outer edges worn brake squeak ns f

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,275 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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YF53 EOA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF53 EOA, 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 YF53 EOA registered?

YF53 EOA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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