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LD03 BUH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,522 mi
Last recorded184,522 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 BUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 184,522 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 184,522 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 176,633 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 169,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 162,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 153,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 151,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 144,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 136,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 128,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,033 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 96,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 86,782 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 86,782 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 70,211 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 57,250 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,427 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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LD03 BUH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LD03 BUH, 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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LD03 BUH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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