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YT53 LBO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,497 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 116,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,733 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,844 miles

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

offside front tyre has minor damage to a small area of tread possibly caused by running over a sharp edged item

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,797 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,499 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,659 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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YT53 LBO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT53 LBO, 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 YT53 LBO registered?

YT53 LBO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YT53 LBO safe to buy?

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