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LD03 BWC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,939 mi
Last recorded184,939 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 184,939 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 184,939 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 176,891 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 169,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 169,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 162,363 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight cut no cords showing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 162,360 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slight cut no cords showing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 153,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 153,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 131,347 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 131,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 129,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 129,388 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 103,527 miles

rear tyres on limit front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,042 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 BWC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD03 BWC, 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 BWC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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