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LC03 GZD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 GZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,599 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,599 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,581 miles

radiator corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,581 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

radiator corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,343 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 GZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZD, 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 GZD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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