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RK03 YCV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,492 mi
Last recorded166,492 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,492 miles

off side front drop link worn

slight weep near side rear suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2016 166,492 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

off side front drop link worn

slight weep near side rear suspension

Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,208 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 4 Dec 2015 155,753 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,032 miles

front brake pad looks very low not see inners

Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres low on edges, wipers poor, rear suspension sphers damp, oil leak front off car poss cooler

Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion in rear brake discs

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2012 131,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion in rear brake discs

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 121,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2011 121,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,452 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 105,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,096 miles

slight play nearside antiroll bar drop link

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,488 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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RK03 YCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK03 YCV, 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 RK03 YCV registered?

RK03 YCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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