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YB03 BXS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,221 mi
Last recorded110,221 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 110,221 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 110,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s rear suspension slight leak

Fail 17 May 2013 107,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s rear suspension slight leak

Pass 18 May 2012 104,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 104,134 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 104,029 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake slight bind when turned by hand

offside front cv boot has some string caught up in it.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 78,022 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2007 57,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Aug 2006 45,163 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,157 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 BXS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BXS, 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 BXS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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