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LC03 ZZS

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,453 mi
Last recorded180,453 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 ZZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 180,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,497 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 168,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Apr 2012 159,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 152,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 139,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front suspension struts slightly damp

nsf headlamp image slightly poor

nsf tyre 3mm and osf tyre 2mm

Fail 23 Oct 2009 139,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front suspension struts slightly damp

nsf headlamp image slightly poor

nsf tyre 3mm and osf tyre 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,487 miles

Oil leak

nsf and osf suspension units slight leak

Pass 25 May 2007 98,618 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 95,396 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZZS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC03 ZZS registered?

LC03 ZZS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is LC03 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 ZZS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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