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OU03 YWH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,523 mi
Last recorded216,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 216,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear abnormal tyre wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 202,694 miles

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

both front tires worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2015 184,526 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2014 167,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 167,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 153,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 148,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 140,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,317 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 135,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 127,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 127,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 115,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,535 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 81,098 miles

Advise,slight binding of n/s/r wheel

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 YWH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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