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YP53 HLH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,733 mi
Last recorded72,733 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 HLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,733 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,640 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 65,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YP53 HLH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP53 HLH, 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 YP53 HLH registered?

YP53 HLH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YP53 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 HLH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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