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YP53 NWD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tow ball corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tow ball corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge 195/6515 (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r mud flap loose

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,846 miles

n/s/r mud flap loose

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,862 miles

offside rear suspension unit weeping

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,740 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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YP53 NWD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP53 NWD, 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 YP53 NWD registered?

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

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