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YU03 NWZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 NWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,759 miles

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

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

pad sensor wire broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,252 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,252 miles

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

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

centre brake light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,559 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,276 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 NWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

YU03 NWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is YU03 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 NWZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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