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YL03 OGJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,081 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 143,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 135,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 127,177 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 126,877 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 117,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,590 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 103,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,775 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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YL03 OGJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL03 OGJ, 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 YL03 OGJ registered?

YL03 OGJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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