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LC03 XYG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,607 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,014 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,357 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Aug 2011 37,945 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 20,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,155 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 XYG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

LC03 XYG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LC03 XYG safe to buy?

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