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YR03 VCV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,897 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,158 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,607 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

on off side rear suspension unit slighy missting of oil

on slighy play in off side of steering rack inner boll jonit

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,606 miles

offside rear suspension sphere has a light misting of oil

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 32,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,478 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 VCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR03 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

YR03 VCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is YR03 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 VCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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