MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded onto and from n/s/r flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s/f seat slightly loose
n/s/f wiper splitting at ends
o/s/f seat slightly loose
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s/f seat slightly loose
n/s/f wiper splitting at ends
o/s/f seat slightly loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear offside flex hose brake pipe corroded
slight misting on front suspension units
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear offside flex hose brake pipe corroded
slight misting on front suspension units
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advanced wear in n/s inner rack joint,slight oil weep from both front shock absorbers,wipers slightly smeary,n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge.
slight oil leaks,advanced wear in n/s inner rack joint.
slight oil leaks,front & rear flexy brake hoses shrouded,front to rear brake & suspension pipes not visible,slight oil weep from both front shocks,slight play in n/s inner rack joint,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.
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LE03 TBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LE03 TBZ, 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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LE03 TBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2003.
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