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YM52 YTG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,079 mi
Last recorded87,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 YTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox outer skin split

o/s/f parking brake cable outer split

Fail 21 Nov 2013 75,477 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox outer skin split

o/s/f parking brake cable outer split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear suspension struts have a slight misting of oil

exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/r axle bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/r axle bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,812 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,157 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 33,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,170 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 31,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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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YM52 YTG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM52 YTG, 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 YM52 YTG registered?

YM52 YTG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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