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YJ03 RRE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,437 mi
Last recorded137,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 137,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 137,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 130,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 130,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,610 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 124,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,205 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F outer Handbrake cables damaged

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 101,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F outer Handbrake cables damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,605 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,052 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YJ03 RRE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ03 RRE, 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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YJ03 RRE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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