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WV03 YUF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 135,650 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 120,986 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking shock return fluid pipe (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,079 miles

dampness to front shock absorbers

free play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak play at stering wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2014

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak play at stering wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,561 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 65,236 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2011 61,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 55,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,739 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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WV03 YUF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUF, 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 YUF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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