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LR03 UYP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 UYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 155,476 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 153,970 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 152,569 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 152,565 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,767 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,792 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,975 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 78,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 75,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,568 miles

front discs wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,025 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,974 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,974 miles

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

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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LR03 UYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR03 UYP, 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 LR03 UYP registered?

LR03 UYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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