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LC03 VMR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 123,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 116,938 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 116,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 104,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 104,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,268 miles

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

both rear bearings slight noise when rotated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both rear bearings slight noise when rotated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,129 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VMR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

LC03 VMR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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