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YR03 VCW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,209 mi
Last recorded184,209 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 184,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

emissions too lean for results

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 168,393 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened slight oil leak (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension leg slight missing of oil

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

Offside Front hand brake slight binding

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 168,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened slight oil leak (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension leg slight missing of oil

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

Offside Front hand brake slight binding

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,770 miles

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

nearside front pad wire broken

Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light on

nearside front pad warning wire damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2015 131,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light on

nearside front pad warning wire damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 121,638 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,638 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,747 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,953 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,756 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 VCW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

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

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