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YP03 ZPN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,399 mi
Last recorded141,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,399 miles

both beam images poor

parking brake on minimum 16%

Fail 4 Jan 2024 141,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both beam images poor

parking brake on minimum 16%

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,826 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 138,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 136,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,025 miles

MIL on

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 128,663 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,890 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,640 miles

nearside front park brake cable deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 115,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 105,071 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,811 miles

corrosion started - osf suspension turret

osr suspension unit - damp with oil

Fail 21 Jan 2011 94,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion started - osf suspension turret

osr suspension unit - damp with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,915 miles

possible fluid leak from n/s rear suspension unit

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 ZPN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZPN, 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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YP03 ZPN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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