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YX53 KVU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 72,112 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S CLIPS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 71,011 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges starting to wear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre edges starting to wear

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,365 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,008 miles

off side rear door will not open

Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,003 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake warning lamp on

off side rear door will not open

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,447 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,392 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,444 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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YX53 KVU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX53 KVU, 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 YX53 KVU registered?

YX53 KVU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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