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YH03 WJK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,948 mi
Last recorded150,948 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 WJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,937 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,733 miles

o/s/rear parking brake poor effort

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,266 miles

Offside hand brake reading low

Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside hand brake reading low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,248 miles

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

both no plate light covers missing

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 107,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both no plate light covers missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,599 miles

both rear no plate light covers missing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear no plate light covers missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,572 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,572 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,005 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)

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 WJK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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