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YR53 YZK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,759 mi
Last recorded125,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 121,561 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber leg return pipe broken (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,101 miles

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

nsf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,101 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nsf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,249 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)

front seatbelts slow to return

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,879 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 76,403 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,547 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet not fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,992 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 YZK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

YR53 YZK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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