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GV03 LZN

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,352 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)

both front and offside rear tyre worn

Fail 11 Jun 2012 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

both front and offside rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 104,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 92,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,028 miles

n\s front wheel chafing on hand brake cable

Fail 18 Jun 2008 84,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s front wheel chafing on hand brake cable

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,945 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,040 miles

advised nearside front handbrake cable deteriorated but operating effeciently.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,070 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV03 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

GV03 LZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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