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YT03 DWZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,783 mi
Last recorded176,783 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 176,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 154,279 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 154,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 105,219 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 53,608 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,375 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 DWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

YT03 DWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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