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LB03 FJF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 134,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 134,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight fault on light switch!

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 129,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 107,471 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 107,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 5 May 2010 93,767 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 93,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,871 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 30 May 2008 73,483 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 73,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,448 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 60,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2006 46,779 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 46,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 FJF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB03 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

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

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