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YR53 JAU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,998 miles

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

tailgate not opening from outside but accses can be gained from inside

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,361 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,713 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 JAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAU, 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 YR53 JAU registered?

YR53 JAU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is YR53 JAU safe to buy?

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