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YT03 DYB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 154,836 miles

Both rear suspension units have slight fluid leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 147,304 miles

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 31 May 2016 147,241 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Wire for pads (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 134,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,580 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,580 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 123,440 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 123,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,201 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 DYB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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