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YH03 RSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 RSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 135,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 135,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,116 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,715 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,372 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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YH03 RSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH03 RSZ, 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 YH03 RSZ registered?

YH03 RSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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