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LB03 EYA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 EYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,071 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,819 miles

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

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

front washers intermittently work on the

n/s head lamp lens is going cloudy. beam image is just visible on the tester

o/s indicator repeater light lens missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,819 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not move back on the electric adjuster (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at both ends (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working missing lens (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s head lamp lens is going cloudy. beam image is just visible on the tester

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,170 miles

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

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

n/s/f head lamp starting to go cloudy, beam image is just visable.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 65,348 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,838 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 59,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,068 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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LB03 EYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB03 EYA, 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 LB03 EYA registered?

LB03 EYA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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