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OU03 YVC

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,575 mi
Last recorded48,575 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,601 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 31,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,166 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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OU03 YVC 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 85.7%.

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 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 OU03 YVC, 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 OU03 YVC registered?

OU03 YVC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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