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LD03 EZR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,391 mi
Last recorded181,391 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 EZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 181,391 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 175,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have worn to 3mm

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside door mirror secured by tape

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

offside front tyre has worn to 3mm and is badly worn on inner edge 205/65/R15 94H

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2014 175,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have worn to 3mm

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside door mirror secured by tape

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

offside front tyre has worn to 3mm and is badly worn on inner edge 205/65/R15 94H

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 160,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness from o/s/r wheel

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2013 160,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness from o/s/r wheel

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 152,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 152,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 152,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 147,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 146,455 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 144,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,215 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 111,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 84,018 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 EZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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