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LB03 XXU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 136,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on the outer part of the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on the outer part of the tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,032 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 129,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 128,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 123,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side rear dics rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,890 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

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 XXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

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