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YY03 YUL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

202,587 mi
Last recorded202,587 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 202,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 191,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 179,140 miles

Offside Front suspention leg misting of oil

Fail 28 Jun 2016 179,077 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking fluid pipe to suspension leg (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspention leg misting of oil

Pass 1 Jun 2015 161,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 151,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 123,560 miles

Brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2011 108,597 miles

Some coorosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,150 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,709 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 YUL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YUL, 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 YY03 YUL registered?

YY03 YUL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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