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YP53 UJC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,281 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres low.

Front suspension pipes damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes covered in copper grease.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,535 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,637 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,138 miles

Nearside front suspension unit damp

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008

o/s front shock damp

play in o/s front antiroll bar link

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,775 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 19,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UJC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

YP53 UJC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 UJC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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