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LC03 EGY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,596 mi
Last recorded123,596 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 EGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,620 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 110,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat(s) fitted onto nearside rear seat position,both seat and seatbelt unchecked.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat(s) fitted onto nearside rear seat position,both seat and seatbelt unchecked.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,508 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,148 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

recommend diesel cleaner(s) added to fuel tank as only just met mot test standard.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,342 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 EGY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC03 EGY, 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 EGY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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