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LB03 PGY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 112,635 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,715 miles

Central Rear suspension sphere has slight oil residue

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension sphere has slight oil residue

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear suspension sphere has slight oil residue

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension sphere has slight oil residue

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,870 miles

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

slight leak on rear susp spheres

Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight leak on rear susp spheres

Pass 2 May 2019 95,344 miles

possible slight suspension fluid leak from rear suspension

Fail 2 May 2019 95,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

possible slight suspension fluid leak from rear suspension

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pad/s are getting low

possible slight suspension fluid leak from rear suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,583 miles

E m l lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

various leaks from around engine

Pass 4 May 2017 77,591 miles

REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW - 205-65-15

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,837 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,837 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,250 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge 205-65-15

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edge 205-65-15

Offside front tyre tread wearing on edge 205-65-15

Rear suspension accumulator unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2013 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2012 40,996 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,534 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,529 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 38,311 miles

slight split on rear offside oil return pipe from suspension

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,066 miles

brake fluid low level

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,926 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 PGY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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