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YX53 UZL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,218 mi
Last recorded175,218 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 175,218 miles

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

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

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Pass 29 Mar 2013 172,826 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 155,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 140,756 miles

fluid suspention slightly damp.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 140,754 miles

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

fluid suspention slightly damp.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 130,727 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 130,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 123,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 111,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,871 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 98,812 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,526 miles

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

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

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

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 UZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

YX53 UZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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