MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s front suspension unit damp with fluid
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s front suspension unit damp with fluid
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drivers seatbelt buckle worn
Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear Tyre tread low 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread low 1.6mm
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Drivers seatbelt buckle worn
Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear Tyre tread low 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread low 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE03 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 VE03 YCA, 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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VE03 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2003.
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