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LC03 MXU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,954 mi
Last recorded247,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 247,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 229,379 miles

N/S/F tyre worn down too 3mm. (195/65R15 91H)

O/S/R tyre worn down too 3mm.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 229,280 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/R tyre worn down too 3mm.

N/S/F tyre worn down too 3mm. (195/65R15 91H)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 209,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 190,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both handbrake cables outer sheaths split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 190,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both handbrake cables outer sheaths split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 170,288 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 53,958 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)

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 MXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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