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LN03 XYV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,713 mi
Last recorded162,713 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 162,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,549 miles

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

Fail 28 Jun 2018 153,547 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,945 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 143,944 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Road wheel fouling brake caliper (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,691 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2016 133,690 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 14 Jul 2015 123,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,158 miles

oil over filled

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,474 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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LN03 XYV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN03 XYV, 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 LN03 XYV registered?

LN03 XYV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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