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YR03 SYV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 131,654 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight suspension fluid leak from level valve at rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 130,145 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,511 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 128,511 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 127,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,990 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 125,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 124,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 82,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 SYV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 SYV registered?

YR03 SYV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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