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LM03 VNB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,231 mi
Last recorded212,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 212,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake pads lowish

Fail 13 Jul 2019 212,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 16 Jul 2018 209,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads & discs req. replacement soon

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 16 Jul 2018 209,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 206,545 miles

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

fuel filter area looks damp ? no leakage showing ?

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 206,476 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking long top hose from pump (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filter area looks damp ? no leakage showing ?

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 201,317 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 201,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 191,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 181,165 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 181,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 171,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 159,542 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 159,542 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 148,265 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 148,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,411 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 138,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 126,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 114,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,378 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 VNB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VNB, 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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LM03 VNB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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