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YT03 DVY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,689 mi
Last recorded159,689 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 DVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 159,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 159,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 150,759 miles

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

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)

cleaned and greased both rear brake pipes (from flexy to wheel)

n/s/f handbrake inop freed off siezed caliper arm all ok

n/s/f headlight unit discoloured but beam image ok

rear exhaust backbox and joint corroded but not blowing

washer jets not very good but do clear screen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 150,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

cleaned and greased both rear brake pipes (from flexy to wheel)

n/s/f handbrake inop freed off siezed caliper arm all ok

n/s/f headlight unit discoloured but beam image ok

rear exhaust backbox and joint corroded but not blowing

washer jets not very good but do clear screen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 141,138 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear brake pipes (to flexys) slightly corroded

small damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall (not down to cords)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 141,138 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear brake pipes (to flexys) slightly corroded

small damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall (not down to cords)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,827 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

backbox outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 124,827 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

backbox outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 115,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,806 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 883,150 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 88,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,028 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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 DVY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

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

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