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YK03 RVP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 159,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2012 142,878 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 142,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 124,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension unit slightly damp

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2011 124,383 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension unit slightly damp

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 103,901 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 90,277 miles

both front suspention units damp

both sides rear abs wire retaining clips adrift

Fail 8 May 2009 90,277 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front suspention units damp

both sides rear abs wire retaining clips adrift

Pass 21 May 2008 79,644 miles

offside rear tyre down to 1.9mm traed depth

Fail 20 May 2008 79,644 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

offside rear tyre down to 1.9mm traed depth

Pass 24 May 2007 67,800 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 67,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 63,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,586 miles

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)

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 RVP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YK03 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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