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LD03 PWV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,712 mi
Last recorded147,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 PWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 147,712 miles

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 140,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 129,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,796 miles

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

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

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

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 115,541 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,026 miles

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

fluid on steering rack o/s.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fluid on steering rack o/s.

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 PWV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

LD03 PWV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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