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YL03 OXV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,902 mi
Last recorded167,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 167,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 161,403 miles

nearside number plate light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2017 154,660 miles

Nearside Front parking brake sticking

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit has slight weepage

Pass 8 Jun 2016 148,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 139,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,088 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,414 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 125,354 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,237 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,618 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,532 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OXV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL03 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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What year was YL03 OXV registered?

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

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