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YG03 VCW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,590 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 98,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,355 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,933 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,697 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 VCW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG03 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

YG03 VCW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is YG03 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 VCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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