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YE03 FNR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,036 mi
Last recorded145,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 145,036 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 143,626 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension component slightly damp

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 May 2017 143,626 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension component slightly damp

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 141,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front suspension component slightly damp

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 141,375 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front suspension component slightly damp

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 138,253 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

offside front suspension component slightly damp

Fail 6 May 2015 138,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

hydraulic fluid level very low

offside front suspension component slightly damp

wipers slightly smeering

Pass 6 May 2014 134,853 miles

brake pipes greased

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

offside front suspension component slightly leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 May 2014 134,853 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

offside front suspension component slightly leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 126,615 miles

Brake pipes greased

O/S/F Strut slightly wet

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 126,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes greased

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

O/S/F Strut slightly wet

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,214 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2012 118,214 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Airbag lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 112,104 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 108,991 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 104,171 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 104,171 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 97,394 miles

sligth misting of oil on offside front strut

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 75,294 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YE03 FNR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE03 FNR, 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 FNR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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