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HY03 YPD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,803 mi
Last recorded159,803 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 YPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,803 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 159,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,375 miles

front suspension units damp

oil leak from intercooler area

Fail 2 Mar 2017 148,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension units damp

oil leak from intercooler area

Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,339 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 136,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,283 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,282 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,923 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,811 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,176 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 83,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,282 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 45,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,539 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,605 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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HY03 YPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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