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YL52 DKX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 DKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack on w/screen

oil around sump area

rear service brakes imbalance 29% on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,505 miles

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

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

osf tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,202 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubber boots perishing

off side front suspension leg slight leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,646 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,738 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear fluid suspension juction unit slightly damp

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,883 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,437 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 29,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,559 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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YL52 DKX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL52 DKX, 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 YL52 DKX registered?

YL52 DKX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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