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YU52 AOE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 AOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,182 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,825 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,744 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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YU52 AOE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YU52 AOE, 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 YU52 AOE registered?

YU52 AOE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YU52 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 AOE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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