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YC03 PYH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,326 miles

offside front inner wheel arch slight seepage around anti-roll bar link dust covers

Fail 6 Jul 2016 117,221 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,460 miles

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

oily residue lower engine

Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

oily residue offside of engine

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,547 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,839 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,839 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,542 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,814 miles

o/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,757 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,901 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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YC03 PYH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

YC03 PYH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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