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MT03 YSU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 YSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,980 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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MT03 YSU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT03 YSU, 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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What year was MT03 YSU registered?

MT03 YSU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is MT03 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 YSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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