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YS53 SKU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 SKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,867 miles

Emissions undetectable.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,053 miles

Both front suspension leak off hoses perished.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,322 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,118 miles

nearside and offside side repeaters slightly dis coloured

nearside anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,275 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YS53 SKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS53 SKU, 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 YS53 SKU registered?

YS53 SKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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