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YW03 DXX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 142,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 142,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 138,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 114,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,246 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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YW03 DXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW03 DXX, 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 YW03 DXX registered?

YW03 DXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is YW03 DXX safe to buy?

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