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YY03 JJZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,730 mi
Last recorded103,730 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 103,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

1L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

Clutch juddering heavily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension unit has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump pulley oscillating

Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,167 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension unit has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump pulley oscillating

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,559 miles

Offside rear suspension unit slight leakage

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,962 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,930 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JJZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY03 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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