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YR03 BSY

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,556 miles

Nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,804 miles

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)

cover missing from drivers seat belt buckle.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 107,780 miles

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

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

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)

cover missing from drivers seat belt buckle.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,375 miles

front brakes out of balance by 20%

Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,360 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,234 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 83,230 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,098 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,049 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,532 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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YR03 BSY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR03 BSY, 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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YR03 BSY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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