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YX53 WRL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 143,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 143,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 135,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,223 miles

Nsr suspension bump stop missing.Osr suspension bump stop worn.Slight weep from both rear suspension cylinders

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside wheels catching on full lock bounce

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,830 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 68,830 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,788 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 WRL 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 83.3%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

YX53 WRL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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