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YX53 WRP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 140,114 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 133,519 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 29 May 2012 133,519 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 27 May 2011 125,421 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 125,421 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front seat slightly loose

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,108 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,698 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,365 miles

rear brake calipers running out of true with discs due to corrossion build-up on mounting surfaces

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 WRP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

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

Is YX53 WRP safe to buy?

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