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YU03 CCE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 CCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,453 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 28,184 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 28,113 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking shock absorber (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

serious suspension fault message on dash board

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,198 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 14,440 miles

Advise suspension fault on dash requires checking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,410 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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YU03 CCE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YU03 CCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 CCE registered?

YU03 CCE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is YU03 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 CCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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