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YB03 BYC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,728 mi
Last recorded155,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

service light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 133,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,770 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 117,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise brake pedal spongy

Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,605 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,026 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,838 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 63,798 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,116 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 BYC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BYC, 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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What year was YB03 BYC registered?

YB03 BYC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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