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YE03 HYS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,802 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,107 miles

Nearside front suspension strut has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,181 miles

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,251 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,251 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,488 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 HYS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE03 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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