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YF53 YJX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,915 mi
Last recorded192,915 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 192,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 192,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 189,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 189,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 184,601 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 172,741 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 172,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 164,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,849 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 143,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 135,793 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 127,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 119,630 miles

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

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

offside steering rack slight wear

Pass 17 Dec 2007 112,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 102,905 miles

dampness around nearside and offside rear suspension units

slight amount of play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 19 Dec 2006 102,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 YJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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