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RY03 ZNA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ZNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,692 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 95,692 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,216 miles

inner side of rear brake discs are quite corroded & pitted

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,829 miles

Airbag indicating a fault but warning lamp not illuminated.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,829 miles

Airbag indicating a fault but warning lamp not illuminated.

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

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,710 miles

n/s rear suspension unit has slight dampness

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,231 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,092 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 66,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,258 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,955 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,433 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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RY03 ZNA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY03 ZNA, 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 RY03 ZNA registered?

RY03 ZNA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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