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YC03 XUM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,056 mi
Last recorded211,056 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 211,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 196,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 177,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,945 miles

N/S/R SUSPENTION UNIT TO REPLACE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 29 Mar 2011 142,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,118 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 118,761 miles

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre to replace soon

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 106,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,446 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 XUM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC03 XUM registered?

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

Is YC03 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 XUM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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