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YS03 PPX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 115,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,088 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 107,061 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,052 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.51mm with in the central three quarters of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.11mm within the central three quarters of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 80,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,950 miles

zero emissions

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,482 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,481 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front and rear suspension units + rear accumulator have slight oil weep

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,420 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension unit slight weep .

offside suspension unit slight weep.

rear accumulator slight weep .

Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,420 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear suspension unit slight weep .

offside suspension unit slight weep.

rear accumulator slight weep .

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,306 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,223 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,146 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,620 miles

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

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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YS03 PPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YS03 PPX, 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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YS03 PPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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