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LB03 LUP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,036 mi
Last recorded214,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 214,036 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 214,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 208,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak many ()

covers & TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2016 207,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak many ()

covers & TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 198,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer handbrake cable casings split

front pad looms broken

ns number plate light lens missing

osf "shock" damp

osf side light reduced output

osf tyre worn on edge

rear suspension pipes corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2015 198,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer handbrake cable casings split

front pad looms broken

ns number plate light lens missing

osf "shock" damp

osf side light reduced output

osf tyre worn on edge

rear suspension pipes corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 190,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 190,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire damaged.

Nearside Front caliper handbrake lever appears to be siezed.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 179,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release lever broken

centre caps fitted

mist of oil on offside rear suspension unit

nearside no plate lense missing

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2013 179,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release lever broken

centre caps fitted

engine oil low

handbrake cables chafed

nearside no plate lense missing

offside front tyre worn on outer

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2012 169,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 169,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 162,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 161,972 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 149,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 149,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

parkbrake travle on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 118,659 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,694 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 LUP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUP, 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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LB03 LUP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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