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LN03 XZF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,906 mi
Last recorded190,906 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 190,906 miles

Os park brake has a low performance

Pass 27 Jul 2015 170,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,225 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 126,178 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 126,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 116,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,250 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 105,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 97,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,667 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 89,087 miles

Handbrake cable casings split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 89,087 miles

Handbrake cable casings split

Pass 27 Dec 2007 76,972 miles

Drivers side handbrake cable casing split

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,261 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 XZF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN03 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

LN03 XZF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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