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PF03 YZY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 YZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 164,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 148,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2014 148,888 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 133,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

advise both outer handbrake covers being rubbing and slightly worn

advise pad warning light wires insercure

Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,212 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 93,212 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 73,297 miles

light misting of oil o/s/r suspension unit

n/s/f under tray/wheel arch insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 66,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bothg front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,833 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 48,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID AND REQUIRES RELEASING.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2007 48,588 miles

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID AND REQUIRES RELEASING.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,587 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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PF03 YZY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red 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 PF03 YZY, 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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PF03 YZY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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