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YT03 CNE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,555 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 138,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 135,458 miles

both front tyres just starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2013 127,915 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 115,477 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 108,199 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,752 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 97,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,081 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,629 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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YT03 CNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT03 CNE, 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 YT03 CNE registered?

YT03 CNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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