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YX03 THG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,845 mi
Last recorded191,845 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 THG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 191,845 miles

Rear hydraulic pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2014 191,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake pads look low

Rear hydraulic pipes showing signs of corrosion

Slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 12 Feb 2013 169,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 169,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 145,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 145,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,703 miles

Front brakes out of balance

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 97,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,815 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,459 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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YX03 THG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX03 THG, 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 YX03 THG registered?

YX03 THG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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