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YR53 YZF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,845 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,574 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,366 miles

n/s wing repeater oing white

oil low

rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,366 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front pads low

n/s wing repeater oing white

oil low

rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,552 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs scored on inside

fuel tank straps starting to rust

Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 60,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YZF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

YR53 YZF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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