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YU03 VSP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 80,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,819 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,521 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,214 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 VSP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

YU03 VSP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is YU03 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 VSP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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