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FG03 YGW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 130,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 113,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 70,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,430 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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FG03 YGW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG03 YGW, 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 FG03 YGW registered?

FG03 YGW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is FG03 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 YGW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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