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YP53 NWE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,993 mi
Last recorded146,993 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 146,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front fog lights will not switch off

n/s/f inner wing loose

wipers not clearing w/screen very effectively

Fail 12 May 2015 146,993 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front fog lights will not switch off

n/s/f inner wing loose

wipers not clearing w/screen very effectively

Pass 17 May 2014 143,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 129,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,463 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 115,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,638 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 NWE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

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

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