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YS53 WLX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,103 mi
Last recorded161,103 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 161,103 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 157,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,465 miles

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

Under-Tray fitted at time of inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2016 135,371 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

Under-Tray fitted at time of inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,654 miles

front suspension units leaking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 106,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,197 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,979 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)

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 WLX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLX, 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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YS53 WLX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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