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OY03 VJE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,279 mi
Last recorded204,279 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 204,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside brake pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 11 Mar 2016 204,278 miles

Braking system leaking offside rear brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside brake pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 192,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 186,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 175,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 168,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 156,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 128,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 118,116 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluid stain around n/s/f caliper? †no leaks visible

n/s brake disc looks as though it has been hot at some time?

Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,013 miles

N/s front tyre 2.5-3mm

N/s rear suspension sphere slight mist of oil

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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OY03 VJE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OY03 VJE, 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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OY03 VJE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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