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YK53 ZYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,316 mi
Last recorded112,316 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,316 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 98,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 89,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 89,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK53 ZYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 ZYJ registered?

YK53 ZYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YK53 ZYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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