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GV03 LWX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,883 mi
Last recorded189,883 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 LWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 189,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 3 Jan 2023 182,131 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,206 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2021 176,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 176,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 162,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 143,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder rubber boot split slightly

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder rubber boot split slightly

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,587 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)

front tyres 3mm

o/s number plate light lens missing

Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

front tyres 3mm

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,379 miles

Front suspension cylinders have slight leaks.

Rear suspension pipes corroding, cleaning and under sealing required.

Rear tyre treads low and tyres perishing.

Side repeaters whitening.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,662 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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GV03 LWX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV03 LWX, 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 GV03 LWX registered?

GV03 LWX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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