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YE03 BUJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,578 mi
Last recorded135,578 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 BUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,684 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr / nsr (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer wall marked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr / nsr (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer wall marked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2016 111,100 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 100,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,675 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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YE03 BUJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YE03 BUJ, 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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YE03 BUJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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