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YP03 YUY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,161 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 127,161 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,944 miles

Engine noise

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,150 miles

front no. plate poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

beam image poor offside headlamp

Pass 12 May 2011 49,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 49,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,129 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,367 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 YUY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP03 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

YP03 YUY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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