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LG03 RYB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,712 mi
Last recorded157,712 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 RYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 157,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning cabels disconected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below line of vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 157,714 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 157,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 157,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 157,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle emty (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 152,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 141,091 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,285 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion staring on front brake discs

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under body due to covers fitted

unable to see front brake pads fully through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads fullythrough wheels

Fail 19 Jul 2013 124,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion staring on front brake discs

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under body due to covers fitted

unable to see front brake pads fully through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads fullythrough wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2012 112,455 miles

Advise some play rack inner joint offside

Advise some travel handbrake

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise some play rack inner joint offside

Advise some travel handbrake

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,689 miles

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

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

Oil mist on nearside front suspension strut

Rear inner edge of brake discs running close to calipers

Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil mist on nearside front suspension strut

Rear inner edge of brake discs running close to calipers

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 9 Jul 2010 75,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 May 2009 51,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RYB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RYB, 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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LG03 RYB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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