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YL03 OLE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,721 mi
Last recorded114,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,274 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,782 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,678 miles

The nearside front suspension unit has a very slight leak

The nearside rear tyre is perished and more than twelve years old

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,678 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

The nearside front suspension unit has a very slight leak

The nearside rear tyre is perished and more than twelve years old

Pass 15 Nov 2014 65,960 miles

Centre rear suspension sphere has a light misting of fluid

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,186 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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,525 miles

both front suspension struts weeping oil

engine undertray fitted

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front suspension struts weeping oil

engine undertray fitted

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,741 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,705 miles

engine undertray fitted

slight weep from osf suspension pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,904 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,784 miles

rear discs running close to calipers

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 OLE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 YL03 OLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 OLE registered?

YL03 OLE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 OLE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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