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YY03 EAF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,611 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 130,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 107,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,969 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,823 miles

N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,823 miles

N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,331 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewall damage nsf tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewall damage nsf tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,989 miles

REAR DISKS CORRODED.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,870 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,342 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY03 EAF 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 YY03 EAF, 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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YY03 EAF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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