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YP03 XRV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,944 miles

Offside Front Mirror has temporary repair

Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mirror has temporary repair

Pass 15 Oct 2015 104,555 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from oil cooler

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from oil cooler

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,859 miles

Nearside front inner face brake discs becoming corroded

Nearside rear slight weep from suspension sphere

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,917 miles

Both front tyres age cracking

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear sphere starting to leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,917 miles

Both front tyres age cracking

Nearside rear sphere starting to leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,526 miles

N/S/F inner face of disc corroded

N/S/R slight weep from suspension sphere

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

Oil leak near turbo intercooler

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F inner face of disc corroded

N/S/R slight weep from suspension sphere

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

Oil leak near turbo intercooler

Pass 10 May 2011 89,015 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 88,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 86,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 79,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,105 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 XRV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YP03 XRV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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