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LD03 ETV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,475 miles

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

handbrake cable outer sleave joints broken osr brake caliper tipping and is very close to the disc

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,049 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some damage to o/s/r of vehicle

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 ETV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETV, 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 LD03 ETV registered?

LD03 ETV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is LD03 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 ETV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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