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YP03 FGC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,707 miles

O/S/R suspension unit slightly damp.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,310 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 120,310 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 114,983 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 114,887 miles

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

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)

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

oil leaks engine

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 102,917 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2007 102,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine bay around intercooler area

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,563 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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YP03 FGC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP03 FGC, 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 YP03 FGC registered?

YP03 FGC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YP03 FGC safe to buy?

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