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YK03 MDN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,578 mi
Last recorded183,578 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 MDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 183,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 183,562 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose protective sheathing cutting into hose

Pass 8 Jul 2020 176,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rear to spheres are slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 176,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rear to spheres are slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 176,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rear to spheres are slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 153,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 147,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,675 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,414 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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YK03 MDN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK03 MDN, 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 YK03 MDN registered?

YK03 MDN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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