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YF53 UDJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 721,120 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,390 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,240 miles

Wear to front anti-roll bar n/s drop link.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Wear to front anti-roll bar n/s drop link.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,774 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,490 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,919 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,919 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,264 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 UDJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UDJ, 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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YF53 UDJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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