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LA03 AEW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 AEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/tread starting to distort

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/tread starting to distort

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,295 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight perish

Rear tailgate slight damaged /dented

Service light is on

Fail 6 Dec 2018 74,295 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight perish

Rear tailgate slight damaged /dented

Service light is on

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,058 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in both sides of steering rack tie rod ends (Inner)

Tyres 185/65 R15 H

Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,994 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in both sides of steering rack tie rod ends (Inner)

Tyres 185/65 R15 H

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,730 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,040 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 54,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,625 miles

Near side front tyretread low less than 3m/m

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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LA03 AEW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LA03 AEW, 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 LA03 AEW registered?

LA03 AEW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is LA03 AEW safe to buy?

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