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YW03 FEX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,928 mi
Last recorded126,928 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 126,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2014 126,921 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

possible fuel leak at rear - requires further investigation

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,879 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

imbalance across rear axle - nearside rear brake effort low

nearside rear brake pipe may be leaking slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,278 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Feb 2014 106,278 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr suspention unit slightly leaking

osr suspention unit leaking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,072 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 28 Sep 2012 90,377 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front handbrake cable damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front handbrake cable damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,472 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front 2nd dip bean not working

Pass 12 Sep 2010 81,592 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 81,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s rear fluid suspension has oil mist

Pass 9 Aug 2008 68,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,208 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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YW03 FEX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW03 FEX, 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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YW03 FEX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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