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YH03 YXG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,815 mi
Last recorded224,815 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 224,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 224,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 221,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 211,464 miles

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

front and rear brake dicses worn

Pass 17 May 2010 204,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 193,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 177,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 177,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 137,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 100,860 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 YXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

YH03 YXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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