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YD03 YTW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 YTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 130,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,182 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both sides suspension spheres slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 117,113 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All rear suspension spheres rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear exhaust box very rusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,563 miles

Oil leak

offside rear suspension sphere corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear suspension sphere corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,423 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning comes on

n/s/f tyre low on tread outer edge

o/s/f suspension pipe weeping

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,423 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning comes on

n/s/f tyre low on tread outer edge

o/s/f suspension pipe weeping

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,249 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,490 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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YD03 YTW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD03 YTW, 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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YD03 YTW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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