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YF53 LWE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 107,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 107,528 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,795 miles

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

high level stoplamp n/w

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 7 Oct 2009 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level stoplamp n/w

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,090 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,391 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 LWE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

YF53 LWE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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