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LB03 UVP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,858 mi
Last recorded177,858 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 177,858 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 177,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 165,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 154,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 144,072 miles

slight leak from n/s/f strut,o/s/r number dim.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 120,615 miles

lower engine and floor covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

top engine cover fitted

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,156 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 103,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,533 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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 UVP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

LB03 UVP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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