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LD03 FAU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,799 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,799 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,621 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 82,698 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 77,580 miles

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

rattle in steeting column

Fail 1 May 2008 77,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rattle in steeting column

Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,589 miles

Front number plate Damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,734 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 FAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

LD03 FAU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LD03 FAU safe to buy?

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