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LC03 CWU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,832 miles

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

o/s/front shock slight leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/front shock slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,698 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,822 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,420 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,478 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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LC03 CWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LC03 CWU, 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 LC03 CWU registered?

LC03 CWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LC03 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 CWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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