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FX03 YXG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,840 mi
Last recorded88,840 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 88,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear susp units showing evidence of slight leakage

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,840 miles

rear susp units showing evidence of slight leakage

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,757 miles

front tyres tread depths approx 2mm

no recordable emissions low emitter

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,975 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Fail 12 Feb 2008 49,975 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,314 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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FX03 YXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FX03 YXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 YXG registered?

FX03 YXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FX03 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 YXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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