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LB03 UYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,926 mi
Last recorded147,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 147,926 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front abs wire slightly damaged

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

power steering pipes at rack slightly damp

Pass 1 Aug 2013 129,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre very low inside edge but raised tread (strong advise)

slight dampness on offside front suspension leg

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,122 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,990 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,006 miles

low oil level on arrival,two litres added.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,787 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 UYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

LB03 UYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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