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LA03 VHN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 107,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking Return hose (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component leaking Accumulator return hose (5.3.5 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,703 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

advise steering fluid seeping behind engine covers.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,193 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,548 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,834 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted vehicle

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,880 miles

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 VHN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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