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YG03 SXN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,366 mi
Last recorded184,366 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 SXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 184,366 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; front brake pad sensor wires broken

Registration ; front plate damaged , recommend replace

Seatbelts ; o/s/f stalk case missing

Suspension ; n/s/r radius arm has play at pivot bearings

Tow bar ; tow ball corroded , suspect reduced diameter , recommend don't use

Wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Fail 22 Dec 2015 184,366 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Note ; front brake pad sensor wires broken

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration ; front plate damaged , recommend replace

Seatbelts ; o/s/f stalk case missing

Suspension ; n/s/r radius arm has play at pivot bearings

Tow bar ; tow ball corroded , suspect reduced diameter , recommend don't use

Wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Pass 24 Dec 2014 174,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking cables casing in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2014 174,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Negitive damping effect to suspension

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f brake pad wear wires broken

n/s/f parking brake cable in poor condition

o/s/f brake pad wear wires broken

o/s/f parking brake cable in poor condition

vehicle presented with the passenger air bag de-activated

Pass 7 Dec 2013 164,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 153,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake calipers close to fouling with discs

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 153,407 miles

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

both rear brake calipers close to fouling with discs

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2011 140,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 140,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 125,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 109,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,855 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 57,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 SXN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXN, 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 YG03 SXN registered?

YG03 SXN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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