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YS52 LBG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 139,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 118,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,726 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,726 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,680 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)

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

offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 2 Jan 2008 90,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,971 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 81,971 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,215 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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YS52 LBG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YS52 LBG, 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 YS52 LBG registered?

YS52 LBG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is YS52 LBG safe to buy?

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