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LD03 PTU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,542 mi
Last recorded149,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,542 miles

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

Rear o/s & n/s suspension unit boots deteriating

Fail 10 Jun 2016 149,542 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear o/s & n/s suspension unit boots deteriating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 142,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 139,252 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 7 Jun 2014 139,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 134,502 miles

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

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

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

rub mark on n/s/f handbrake cable but no fouling found

slight fluid seep rear suspension centre union

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2012 134,502 miles

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

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

rub mark on n/s/f handbrake cable but no fouling found

slight fluid seep rear suspension centre union

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2011 128,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 118,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,232 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

slight crack in screen

Fail 11 Mar 2008 97,232 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight crack in screen

Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,490 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,490 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,866 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 PTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

LD03 PTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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