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LD03 XYU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,177 mi
Last recorded175,177 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 175,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 164,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,630 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)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 139,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,923 miles

tracksion light lite

Pass 21 Mar 2011 117,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,431 miles

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

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

boot wet n/s/r.

intercooler & lower pipework damp with oil (leak?)

metal object in tyre tread inner shoulder n/s/r.

n/s & o/s side floor covers fitted.

spare tyre flat in boot.

upper engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle fitted with a tow bar.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 110,431 miles

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

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

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

boot wet n/s/r.

intercooler & lower pipework damp with oil (leak?)

metal object in tyre tread inner shoulder n/s/r.

n/s & o/s side floor covers fitted.

spare tyre flat in boot.

upper engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle fitted with a tow bar.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,782 miles

front disc pads getting low.

full engine undertray fitted.

full n/s & o/s floor covers fitted.

full under bonnet covers fitted.

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated & o/s missing.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 103,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front disc pads getting low.

full engine undertray fitted.

full n/s & o/s floor covers fitted.

full under bonnet covers fitted.

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated & o/s missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,235 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 71,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,115 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 XYU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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