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YF03 FLW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,621 mi
Last recorded88,621 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 88,621 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,415 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,415 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,693 miles

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

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

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,205 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,690 miles

NSR SUSPENSION SPHERE DAMP / SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 26 May 2009 22,302 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 8,215 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 7,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 8 May 2006 6,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FLW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF03 FLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 FLW registered?

YF03 FLW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is YF03 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 FLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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