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YS03 YYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,900 miles

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

brake pipes run over the fuel tank and above under trays so at that point the condition cannot be assessed.

outer sills are covered so their condition cannot be assessed.

slight leak on both rear suspention units

Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes run over the fuel tank and above under trays so at that point the condition cannot be assessed.

outer sills are covered so their condition cannot be assessed.

slight leak on both rear suspention units

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,888 miles

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

components run over fuel tank so condition cannot be assessed

many components are covered by under trays and wing liners so condition cannot be assessed

outer sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,119 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,040 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,371 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 90,197 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,443 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,443 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,224 miles

Advise front pads checked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,224 miles

Advise front pads checked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,185 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YYX, 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 YS03 YYX registered?

YS03 YYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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