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LG03 CBV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

266,032 mi
Last recorded266,032 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 266,032 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 266,032 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 246,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 228,740 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 228,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 208,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 184,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 184,740 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 162,347 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 162,347 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,878 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 140,878 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 104,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,307 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 94,307 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 8,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LG03 CBV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG03 CBV, 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 LG03 CBV registered?

LG03 CBV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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