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YE03 ORX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,007 mi
Last recorded173,007 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 ORX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 170,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 167,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 160,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,960 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 107,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,698 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,665 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,933 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 ORX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ORX, 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 YE03 ORX registered?

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

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