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YF03 ENS

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ENS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 136,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 130,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 124,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 116,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 108,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 104,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,370 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,744 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise sticker in offside screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,424 miles

All brake pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,505 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,220 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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YF03 ENS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF03 ENS, 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 YF03 ENS registered?

YF03 ENS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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