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LD03 PYH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 129,041 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 129,041 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides inoperative. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,563 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,554 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,554 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer hand brake cable deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,173 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,167 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

handbrake cable starting to rub on o/s/front wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,722 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 PYH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

LD03 PYH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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