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YG53 KGE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 KGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,158 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 Rear accumulator misting of fluid

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty

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

Offside Rear accumulator misting of fluid

Pass 22 Oct 2014 121,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,687 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 106,295 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 106,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,288 miles

slight lip on front discs

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,130 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 KGE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG53 KGE, 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 KGE registered?

YG53 KGE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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