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YY03 XZC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 127,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,803 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,638 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,746 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,706 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,047 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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YY03 XZC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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