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PE03 YYL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 123,303 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

slight oil leak on suspension unit on the rear sxle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,440 miles

n/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

slight dampness on the rear suspension middle unit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 105,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear susopension unit damp but not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,839 miles

fluid leak at rear axle

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,839 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fluid leak at rear axle

Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,469 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 60,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,793 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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PE03 YYL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE03 YYL, 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 PE03 YYL registered?

PE03 YYL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is PE03 YYL safe to buy?

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