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YT53 OUD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear slight lamp interaction

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,796 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,234 miles

215/55/16 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,967 miles

215/55/16 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 37,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,002 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 28,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,263 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 OUD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

YT53 OUD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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