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YR03 SYY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,084 mi
Last recorded102,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 102,082 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,066 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,812 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,692 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 50,228 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,421 miles

light misting of oil on o/s/r suspension cylinder

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,423 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,813 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,829 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 SYY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYY, 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 YR03 SYY registered?

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

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