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FE03 LGL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 LGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 107,824 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,891 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 102,866 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,973 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 96,973 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,710 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,884 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,910 miles

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

brake ferrules corroded

o/s/f strut damp

slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 13 Feb 2009 93,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake ferrules corroded

o/s/f strut damp

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,159 miles

tyres perrished

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perrished

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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FE03 LGL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE03 LGL, 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 FE03 LGL registered?

FE03 LGL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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