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YM03 TZF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,536 mi
Last recorded65,536 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 TZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 62,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,465 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 53,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,872 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,367 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,178 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 TZF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM03 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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