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LS03 GNV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 102,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 102,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,333 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 96,333 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 94,133 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 94,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,608 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,361 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,856 miles

engine oil level on minimum level.

nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush is deterioated (recommend replace).

power steering hoses are damp (oil).

rear exhaust is corroded (no leaks).

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,558 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,725 miles

front & rear discs pitted

nearside rear suspension unit damp

offside rear tyre 1.4 mm legal tread left

oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,417 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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LS03 GNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS03 GNV, 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 LS03 GNV registered?

LS03 GNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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