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YD03 YSL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,716 miles

Front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,009 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,142 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,911 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,484 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 28,484 miles

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

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

handbrake cable chaffing through and rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YD03 YSL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD03 YSL, 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 YD03 YSL registered?

YD03 YSL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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