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YY53 TVO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,356 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 103,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 92,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,199 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,618 miles

nearside and offside front tyres sarting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,572 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT 1.6MM

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,572 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT 1.6MM

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,307 miles

nearside and offside brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,139 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,552 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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YY53 TVO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY53 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

YY53 TVO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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