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YR53 YYH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

263,328 mi
Last recorded263,328 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 263,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 247,947 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 247,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 224,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 202,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 179,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 158,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 158,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 139,484 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 139,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,399 miles

Both front brake discs sightly worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,399 miles

Both front brake discs sightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,927 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,735 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs worn

ns and os front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,560 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,059 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 YYH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

YR53 YYH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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