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LA03 SYU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to rear body n/s&o/s rear

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch

handbrake cables chaffed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,534 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 88,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s bodywork damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s bodywork damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,522 miles

damage to n/s/r door

damage to o/s/r door

n/s/r tyre has 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,519 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to n/s/r door

damage to o/s/r door

n/s/r tyre has 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,370 miles

n/s/f bumper corner loose

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

n/s/r mud flap loose

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.2mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f bumper corner loose

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

n/s/r mud flap loose

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.2mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,466 miles

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

n/s/f handbrake cable casing worn through casing

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/f handbrake casing worn through

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,466 miles

n/s/f handbrake cable casing worn through casing

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/f handbrake casing worn through

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs have a large wear lip

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,678 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine under shield fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SYU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

LA03 SYU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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