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YY03 RKZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,138 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 137,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 122,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 108,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,210 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,150 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 50,150 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 43,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,180 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,573 miles

O/S front strut damp with fluid.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,573 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S front strut damp with fluid.

Pass 16 May 2008 31,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,989 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 18 May 2007 26,989 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 17 May 2006 21,111 miles

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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YY03 RKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YY03 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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