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LA03 WBY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 WBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,429 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 106,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine light staying on

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

Rear discs pitted & corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,373 miles

Connecting rod to throtle body, disconnected, and damaged, on engine bay

Near side rear tyre NAIL

Nera side front tyre side wear on edge, and near limit

Off side and near side discs, 80% and 50%, none contact with pads, need to be checked as soon as possible

Off side raer lenz damaged

Off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,373 miles

Connecting rod to throtle body, disconnected, and damaged, on engine bay

Near side rear tyre NAIL

Nera side front tyre side wear on edge, and near limit

Off side and near side discs, 80% and 50%, none contact with pads, need to be checked as soon as possible

Off side raer lenz damaged

Off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 94,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 91,567 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 88,068 miles

N/s front suspension starting to leak & all four tyres are close to their limit. Thanx.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,984 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 71,984 miles

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

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

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 WBY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

LA03 WBY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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