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HY03 YOJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,505 mi
Last recorded191,505 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 191,505 miles

front brake imbalance-offside effort lower

offside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge

rear numberplate deteriorating

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2013 181,866 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 181,866 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 173,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 169,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 163,345 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are getting low 3mm

power steering pipes damp

Fail 12 Mar 2009 146,624 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are getting low 3mm

power steering pipes damp

Pass 6 Mar 2008 130,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2008 130,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,288 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's of tread

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 111,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's of tread

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,661 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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HY03 YOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY03 YOJ, 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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HY03 YOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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