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HV03 YPL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,319 mi
Last recorded109,319 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension return pipe damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake performance low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension pipes have corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension unit has slight leak

various suspension pipes have corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides suspension units leaking but not to excess

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various suspension pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension unit has slight fluid leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight fluid leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,535 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of fluid leak offside rear suspension sphere area

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,597 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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HV03 YPL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV03 YPL, 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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HV03 YPL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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