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NA03 YCR

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,118 miles

rear suspension minor weep

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 98,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear suspension minor weep

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,337 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,080 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 80,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,194 miles

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

Service spanner light on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,714 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,750 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,750 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,382 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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NA03 YCR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA03 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA03 YCR registered?

NA03 YCR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is NA03 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA03 YCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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