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LM03 BWB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,855 mi
Last recorded141,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 141,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 129,660 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs rusting

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine oil leak

front shocks leaking slightly

front tyres wearing outside egdes

rear tyres wearing uneven

rear wiper spilt

slight free travel in handbarke lever

slight playin o/s/f rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,527 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 64,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,436 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 BWB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BWB, 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 BWB registered?

LM03 BWB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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