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MF03 YFY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,919 mi
Last recorded100,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,492 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 80,489 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,172 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,172 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,367 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,976 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 YFY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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