MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on all prescribed areas and brake components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension units damp....further investigation recommended
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion on prescribed areas / components.
Not all pipes (suspension/brakes/steering) visible. Slight corrosion on all pipes.
OSF caliper damp no obvious leaks.
Sill cover fitted.
Underbody guards fitted.
Upper strut mounts corroded
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure Connector block (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on prescribed areas / components.
Not all pipes (suspension/brakes/steering) visible. Slight corrosion on all pipes.
OSF caliper damp no obvious leaks.
Sill cover fitted.
Underbody guards fitted.
Upper strut mounts corroded
Corrosion on brake pipes and suspension/steering pipes.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels handbrake cable fitted (3.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers
slight cut on n/s/r tyre outer wall
unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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YB03 BXM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YB03 BXM, 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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YB03 BXM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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