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LA03 CWP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,865 mi
Last recorded129,865 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 129,865 miles

nsfront brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door check strap bolts loose

rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2013 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door check strap bolts loose

rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,901 miles

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

full underbody and inner arch protection fitted - so unable to fully inspect various components including brakepipes

staining around offside front caliper area

Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,877 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front wiper deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,467 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

parkbrake lever heading towards end of travel

satnav cradle removed from o/s windscreen swept area prior to testing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,434 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 25 Jul 2006 55,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,703 miles

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

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

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 CWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA03 CWP, 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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LA03 CWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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