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LD03 EXB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 59,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre waering on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 58,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 21 May 2013 49,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inside recomend tracking be done

Pass 23 May 2012 38,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2012 38,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,756 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2010 27,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,173 miles

advise on offside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder treads

both front seat belts retracting slightly slow

Pass 21 May 2007 18,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 15,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,475 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 EXB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

LD03 EXB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is LD03 EXB safe to buy?

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