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LN03 XXE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

197,405 mi
Last recorded197,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 197,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 196,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 196,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 195,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 194,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 192,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 187,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 183,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 175,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,440 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 166,792 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 166,787 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 160,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 150,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 141,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 127,231 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 113,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,247 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,801 miles

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

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

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)

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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LN03 XXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LN03 XXE, 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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LN03 XXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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