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YY52 WYW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,775 miles

both front suspension struts damp

both front suspension top mounts corroded

both rear suspension rubber boots damp

power steering pipe damp

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,775 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension struts damp

both front suspension top mounts corroded

both rear suspension rubber boots damp

power steering pipe damp

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,607 miles

slight leak from both rear suspension units

slight leak from nearside front suspension unit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,984 miles

off side front tyre worn low and perrished

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,154 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,443 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to extensive plastic covers

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,369 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 WYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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