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YG03 AFD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,492 mi
Last recorded211,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 AFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 211,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 202,612 miles

damaged front x member

Pass 15 Jun 2011 194,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

lower front x member damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2011 194,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower front x member damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2010 177,980 miles

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

both front suspension legs light misting of oil

n/s front headlight goes dim

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Nov 2008 171,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 171,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 136,210 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 136,187 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 92,068 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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YG03 AFD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG03 AFD, 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 YG03 AFD registered?

YG03 AFD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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