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YX53 UZV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 25,345 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 25,345 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,265 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 UZV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

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