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FL03 LWE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,559 mi
Last recorded110,559 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 110,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,979 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 78,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers split on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,197 miles

wipers split on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,414 miles

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

belly panel and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,228 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from outside/ rear discs worn/ under body covered in trims

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,318 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,381 miles

osr & osf suspension damp...

Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,381 miles

rear tyres worn on edges/

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,209 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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FL03 LWE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FL03 LWE, 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 FL03 LWE registered?

FL03 LWE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is FL03 LWE safe to buy?

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