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YU03 ZZG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,139 mi
Last recorded163,139 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 163,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 151,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 151,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,305 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 137,305 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf and osf wipers torn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 73,190 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,247 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)

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 ZZG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YU03 ZZG, 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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What year was YU03 ZZG registered?

YU03 ZZG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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