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LB03 OWY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,993 mi
Last recorded189,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 189,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension return pipe leaking but not affecting suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired spped (mph) dial not working (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 114,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension return pipe leaking but not affecting suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired spped (mph) dial not working (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,151 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,881 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor lead broken

n/s/r suspension unit has a slight seepage

outer lense of registration light missing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,290 miles

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

nearside rear sphere misting oil

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,522 miles

both rear spheres slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,758 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 71,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,331 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,331 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,323 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 63,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 59,092 miles

rear suspension units have misting of oil on them

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 50,400 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 OWY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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