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LC03 GZL

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,784 mi
Last recorded150,784 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 GZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 150,021 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 150,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,679 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 149,675 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,515 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 3 Feb 2017 147,498 miles

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

EML lamp on

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,304 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2016 111,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,425 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,840 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 104,808 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,343 miles

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,488 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

service light on

washer bottle cap missig

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 GZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

LC03 GZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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