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YT03 DXJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,345 mi
Last recorded188,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 DXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 188,345 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 188,302 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 162,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 162,212 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,886 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 16 Dec 2008 63,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,904 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,837 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 DXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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