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YS53 HRX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,873 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 142,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 134,471 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 134,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 127,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 127,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 118,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,475 miles

NSR TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM IN PARTS.

OSF AND NSF HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER COVERINGS SPLIT.

SLIGHT WEEPAGE FROM OSF SHOCKABSORBER.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,758 miles

SLIGHT DAMPAGE FROM OSF SHOCKABSORBER.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,929 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 96,928 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,198 miles

nail in o s r tyre

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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YS53 HRX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS53 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS53 HRX registered?

YS53 HRX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is YS53 HRX safe to buy?

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