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YX53 WSL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle back plates corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle back plates corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 112,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,757 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,240 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 WSL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

YX53 WSL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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