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YC03 CNJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,331 mi
Last recorded94,331 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,422 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp lense tarnished slightly

nearside front suspension strut has slight misting of fluid

Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp lense tarnished slightly

nearside front suspension strut has slight misting of fluid

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,046 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR DOOR

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR DOOR

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,955 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG SLIGHTLY DAMP/MISTING OF FLUID

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,955 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG SLIGHTLY DAMP/MISTING OF FLUID

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,753 miles

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

nearside front suspension damp

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,696 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front suspension damp

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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YC03 CNJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 YC03 CNJ, 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 YC03 CNJ registered?

YC03 CNJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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