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YP53 UJJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,548 mi
Last recorded132,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 126,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 122,441 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 122,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 117,340 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2010 113,296 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 113,291 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 96,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,174 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 UJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

YP53 UJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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