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YL52 DMO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 103,900 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 103,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 78,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,458 miles

drive belt not quite on right

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,637 miles

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

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 DMO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL52 DMO, 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 YL52 DMO registered?

YL52 DMO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is YL52 DMO safe to buy?

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