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YY03 ZJE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Slight dampness at suspension unit

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Suspension unit shows slight dampness of fluid

Pass 4 Jun 2015 127,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 119,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front windscreen nearside wiperblade split at one end

offside front handbrake cable outer casing split

offside rear brake caliper assembly getting close to inner of road wheel

rear number plate offside light lense missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 110,392 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,479 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front handbrake cable outer casings split in places

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,075 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 ZJE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

YY03 ZJE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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