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YT03 CNX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,751 miles

offside headlamp lens slightly cloudy

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,546 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 45,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 39,466 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 39,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,622 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

n/s/f wheel binding

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 1 May 2015 35,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres age cracking and 8 years old

n/s/f wheel binding

slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 May 2014 34,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear tyres 7 years old

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 13 May 2013 31,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2012 29,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly age cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 26,233 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2010 23,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 21,595 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around o/s/r sphere

stonechips in windscreen

water damage to front number plate

Pass 15 May 2008 18,058 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water damage to front/rear number plates

Pass 23 May 2007 13,073 miles

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2006 10,019 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 CNX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT03 CNX, 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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YT03 CNX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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