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LD03 ETZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,991 mi
Last recorded184,991 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ETZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 184,991 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 184,929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 179,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers mirror ()

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

traction control light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 179,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers mirror ()

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

traction control light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 175,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undr trays fitted obscureing some components

Fail 3 Nov 2015 175,105 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undr trays fitted obscureing some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 169,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 169,552 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 164,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 164,547 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 164,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 164,367 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clicking noise n/s rear wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2010 157,521 miles

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)

o/s rear door not opening

Fail 11 Nov 2010 157,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

o/s rear door not opening

Pass 5 Nov 2009 151,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 151,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 141,947 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 141,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 136,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 112,125 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both rear bump stops are missing

both rear tyre are wearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,877 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 ETZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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