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LA03 DWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,340 mi
Last recorded187,340 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 DWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 187,340 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 187,008 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades have split rubbers (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

No free play on hand brake lever

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2014 170,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 170,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 146,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 137,673 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

smell of diesel from underbonnet unable to see any leaks due to covers being present

Fail 27 Sep 2011 129,722 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

smell of diesel from underbonnet unable to see any leaks due to covers being present

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,896 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 832,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,375 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads very low

Fail 1 Aug 2006 60,375 miles

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

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

rear bpake pads very low

rear brake discs corroded

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 DWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

LA03 DWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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