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YB03 TCV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,400 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre is close to legal limit,tyre is at 3mm and also has slight wear to outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and slightly miss-shaped

Offside Front tyre is close to legal limit, tyre is at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre is cracked but no cords or ply visable

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack up

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,440 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,511 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 TCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YB03 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

YB03 TCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 TCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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