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YG03 ZGD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 107,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 102,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal non slip missing

offside mirror repaired & slightly insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 102,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal non slip missing

offside mirror repaired & slightly insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 96,721 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 96,719 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 90,980 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 90,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 77,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2009 69,902 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 69,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 62,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 62,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2007 56,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 40,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZGD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

YG03 ZGD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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