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YC03 XUL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,733 mi
Last recorded155,733 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 155,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear registration lamp has the lense missing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 155,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear registration lamp has the lense missing

Pass 6 May 2015 148,534 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step tread!!

nearside registration plate lense missing!!

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

trailer socket bracket worn! (corroded)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 142,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators!!

nearside front wiperblade peeling at ends!!

nearside rear registration bulb lense cover missing!!

under vehicle trays fitted stopping examination of some components!

Pass 3 May 2013 133,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge step tread!!

nearside rear registration bulb lense missing!!

offside front tyre worn on outer edge step tread!

Pass 17 Apr 2012 125,681 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 125,675 miles

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

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

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

wire for tow bar on the o/s/r underside of the car hangs low

Pass 6 May 2011 113,143 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 96,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,570 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 9 May 2008 69,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 69,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,808 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 47,042 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 XUL 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 73.3%.

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 YC03 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

YC03 XUL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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