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YR53 TFU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,141 mi
Last recorded99,141 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 TFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,141 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,433 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,088 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges / shoulders

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges / shoulders

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,137 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TFU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

YR53 TFU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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