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YK53 OOF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 OOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,026 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 726,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,462 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,933 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nsr suspension unit possible slight leak

Osr brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,845 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,408 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,437 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,080 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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YK53 OOF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK53 OOF, 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 YK53 OOF registered?

YK53 OOF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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