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YM03 UMS

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

249,313 mi
Last recorded249,313 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 249,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 249,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 244,304 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr trailing arm as slight play

osf tyre as uneven wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 237,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 214,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 194,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 171,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 151,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 127,825 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 127,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,257 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,257 miles

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

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

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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YM03 UMS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UMS, 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 YM03 UMS registered?

YM03 UMS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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