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LC03 EEJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 EEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 130,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,459 miles

front shockers damp

n/s rear suspension slight leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,861 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,558 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,801 miles

nearside front suspension leg slighty leak oil

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 EEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEJ, 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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LC03 EEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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