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YM53 GVW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,195 mi
Last recorded145,195 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 125,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 125,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,959 miles

advise:minor stone chips to front screen

advise;clutch pedal rubber worn through(non mot item).

advise;front brake pads nearside appear to be getting low(aproximatly 3mm remaining).

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,203 miles

advise:front pads getting low

advise:rear pads (inner )appear to be getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,321 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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YM53 GVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM53 GVW, 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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How do I check the history of YM53 GVW?

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What year was YM53 GVW registered?

YM53 GVW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is YM53 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 GVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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