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LB03 FHW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,060 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,060 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,257 miles

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

offside front tread approx 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,494 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 FHW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

LB03 FHW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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