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YB03 BXM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 166,225 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 160,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 160,034 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2017 151,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2017 151,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 141,003 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,455 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,853 miles

slight cut on n/s/r tyre outer wall

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 111,625 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,180 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,753 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,448 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,687 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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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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