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YK03 OXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

202,465 mi
Last recorded202,465 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 OXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 202,465 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight washer missing

Rear abs wiring brackets loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

knocking noise on rear suspect radius arm bearing failure but no movement found

Fail 15 Mar 2023 202,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight washer missing

Rear abs wiring brackets loose

Rear suspension knock

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 184,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 166,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 163,416 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 157,911 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 157,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking pipe from suspension (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension component damp

Pass 16 Feb 2018 149,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 116,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 103,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 103,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,344 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,282 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,106 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,025 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 OXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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