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YX53 WTY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,003 mi
Last recorded186,003 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 186,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers under car unable to check components properly

front pads wearing low

load in boot

offside front link has slight play in it

oil leak

rear suspension pipes corroded

shockers damp slightly

spare wheel fitted to nearsisde rear

Fail 28 Oct 2010 186,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers under car unable to check components properly

front pads wearing low

load in boot

offside front link has slight play in it

oil leak

rear suspension pipes corroded

shockers damp slightly

spare wheel fitted to nearsisde rear

Pass 2 Nov 2009 139,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers under under vehicle unable to check components properly

exhasts corroded

front discs worn slightly

front number plate slightly deterioated

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Fail 2 Nov 2009 139,024 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers under under vehicle unable to check components properly

exhasts corroded

front discs worn slightly

front number plate slightly deterioated

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,176 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 64,176 miles

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

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 WTY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTY, 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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YX53 WTY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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