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MF03 UYM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,115 mi
Last recorded147,115 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 UYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 147,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch & brake pedal anti-slip provisions worn

driver seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear suspension pipe corroded

offside front wheel arch temp repaired with tape

slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

slight leak from o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,392 miles

clutch & brake pedal anti-slip provisions worn.

o/s/f wheel arch temp repaired with tape-no sharp edges.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 142,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

clutch & brake pedal anti-slip provisions worn.

o/s/f wheel arch temp repaired with tape-no sharp edges.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 130,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded-no sharp edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 130,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded-no sharp edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 121,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 121,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both wiper blade rubbers split.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 68,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 68,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,975 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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MF03 UYM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF03 UYM, 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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MF03 UYM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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