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YY52 AAV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,066 mi
Last recorded164,066 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 AAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,601 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,659 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 145,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,271 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 107,271 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 89,330 miles

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,500 miles

Advise Nearside rear tyer worn on outter edge

Fail 11 Jan 2008 54,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,650 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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YY52 AAV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY52 AAV, 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 YY52 AAV registered?

YY52 AAV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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