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YP53 NWF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,529 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,089 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,923 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,923 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,495 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,858 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,844 miles

rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,385 miles

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

bot rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,968 miles

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

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

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 NWF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

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

Is YP53 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 NWF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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