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YY53 VTD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,800 mi
Last recorded193,800 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 193,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 186,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 181,183 miles

Osr subframe bush to body has slight movement.

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 180,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Osr subframe bush to body has slight movement.

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

osf tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,094 miles

Both front suspension units show very slight weap from gland.

Centre Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 130,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VTD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

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

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