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YX53 UZP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 144,283 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 107,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,075 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 UZP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX53 UZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 UZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX53 UZP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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