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GU03 YSG

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,693 miles

N/S/F suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 102,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

N/S/F suspension strut has a light misting of oil

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,441 miles

both headlight lens deterioated

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,370 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from both rear wheels suspected build up of rust on brake surfaces not visable on inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,644 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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GU03 YSG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GU03 YSG, 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 GU03 YSG registered?

GU03 YSG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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