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EY03 ZZC

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,443 mi
Last recorded170,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 170,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 164,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 158,456 miles

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

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 153,442 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 147,805 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 147,805 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,441 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2013 135,947 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,339 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 106,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 106,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 75,396 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,396 miles

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

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

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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EY03 ZZC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY03 ZZC, 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 EY03 ZZC registered?

EY03 ZZC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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