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YR53 WTX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,025 mi
Last recorded69,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,025 miles

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

offside rear suspension sphare has slight misting of fluid

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,826 miles

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,572 miles

Light misting of oil from offside rear suspension unit

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f side light bulb faded

o/s outer c.v boot in poor condition/perrished badly

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f side light bulb faded

o/s outer c.v boot in poor condition/perrished badly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 60,453 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,504 miles

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

nearside front strut return pipe damaged and chafing on antiroll bar link rod on full lock

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front strut return pipe damaged and chafing on antiroll bar link rod on full lock

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,427 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 WTX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

YR53 WTX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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