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LC03 MYF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,595 mi
Last recorded179,595 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 179,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 177,026 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 177,018 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking shock absorber pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Front windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 174,567 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,333 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 170,303 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 167,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 157,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 157,045 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/f thrust rod worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 137,418 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder 2mm left on 205/65 HR15

Offside headlamp beam slightly affected by scratched headlamp protector

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,531 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 122,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 98,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,874 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 MYF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

LC03 MYF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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