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YM03 GZU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,552 mi
Last recorded227,552 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 GZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 227,552 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 227,541 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking both front (2.4.D.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 218,128 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bump stops deterioated

slight corrosion under offside sill cover cannot see proper condition

Fail 12 Oct 2016 218,128 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops deterioated

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion under offside sill cover cannot see proper condition

Pass 7 Oct 2015 212,915 miles

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

both front steering arm play

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 198,845 miles

Mil light remains on

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 172,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 172,859 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 163,562 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 163,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,722 miles

slight dampness starting on both front shockabsoprber

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 134,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight dampness starting on both front shockabsoprber

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 112,046 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,769 miles

dampness around rear axle/suspension pipe union block

fluffing on o/s/f seat belt webbing

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,350 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake efficiency lower than o/s/r

Fail 1 Sep 2005 48,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 48,599 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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YM03 GZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 YM03 GZU, 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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YM03 GZU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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