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YX52 ZZY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,417 mi
Last recorded128,417 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 ZZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,182 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,546 miles

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

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

engine noise

Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,546 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine noise

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,504 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)

advise n/s/f a/roll link slight play

advise n/s/f strut slight leakage

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,403 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,313 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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YX52 ZZY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX52 ZZY, 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 YX52 ZZY registered?

YX52 ZZY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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