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YY53 FZK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,020 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,291 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 688,313 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,211 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YY53 FZK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY53 FZK, 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 YY53 FZK registered?

YY53 FZK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YY53 FZK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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