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YR53 EFK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,539 mi
Last recorded67,539 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens discoloured, not yet affecting light output. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,099 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,500 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,016 miles

front pads getting near leagal ltd

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,262 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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YR53 EFK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YR53 EFK, 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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YR53 EFK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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