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LM03 AOZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 AOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,550 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,347 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 55,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,986 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,003 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,002 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 50,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 49,420 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes noisy.

rubbing noise from nearside rear brake.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,492 miles

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 Front 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 14 Apr 2007 22,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 18,179 miles

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

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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LM03 AOZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM03 AOZ, 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 LM03 AOZ registered?

LM03 AOZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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