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YG53 FSK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,035 mi
Last recorded115,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,035 miles

drivers seat position adjuster button broken but still operating

front and rear number plates discolored / deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and bald

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread getting low

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 6 Sep 2013 115,209 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat position adjuster button broken but still operating

engine management light illuminated on dash

front and rear number plates discolored / deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and bald

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread getting low

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,995 miles

front and rear number plates slightly discolored

front tyre treads low near minimum tread depth limit

offside front indicator wing repeater losing amber tint

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 8 Sep 2012 104,993 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly discolored

front tyre treads low near minimum tread depth limit

offside front indicator wing repeater losing amber tint

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,987 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,468 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)

advise nsf strut slighly leaking

advise osf door mirror , back missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,303 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,549 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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YG53 FSK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YG53 FSK, 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 YG53 FSK registered?

YG53 FSK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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