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WV03 YOG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,528 miles

Offside Front slight leak from n/s front strut return pipe

Fail 17 Dec 2025 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight leak from n/s front strut return pipe

Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 83,668 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play to upper or lower ball joint felt and not seen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 77,883 miles

Central Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play to upper or lower ball joint felt and not seen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,102 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both -slight ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 66,850 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both -slight ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front parking brake cable has minor contact with tyre on full lock

headlamp aims set to upper limits

Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,792 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front parking brake cable has minor contact with tyre on full lock

headlamp aims set to upper limits

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,218 miles

Front nearside tyre slight fouling handbrake cable

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,609 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front load leveling valve leaking.

front tyres edges worn

off side and near side rear suspension arms leaking from seals.

outer sill covers and vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,899 miles

Advise n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,035 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 24,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear strut damp.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,695 miles

offside rear strut damp.

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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WV03 YOG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 WV03 YOG, 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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WV03 YOG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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