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LM03 AUW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,117 miles

nearside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly on limits

offside front tyre worn low

slight dampness around both front struts

some dampness of oil under vehicle unable to verify

Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly on limits

offside front tyre worn low

slight dampness around both front struts

some dampness of oil under vehicle unable to verify

Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,163 miles

eml lite on

Fail 3 Aug 2013 78,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

eml lite on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,761 miles

both front suspension legs slightly damp with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2009 54,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,892 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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LM03 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

LM03 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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