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YO52 CBV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,155 miles

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

nearside head lamp clouding

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,155 miles

nearside head lamp clouding

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,839 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,699 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,609 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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YO52 CBV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YO52 CBV, 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 YO52 CBV registered?

YO52 CBV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YO52 CBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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