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YK03 OXV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,035 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (suspected bulb not in correct position) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,927 miles

All suspension pipes coated in grease

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 110,825 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Middle pipe over axle (2.4.D.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 110,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Middle pipe over axle (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 104,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 104,820 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,700 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 92,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 92,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 71,413 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside shocker has slight misting of fluid

offside wiperblade split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,974 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OXV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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