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LS03 GRU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,146 mi
Last recorded46,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,146 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,463 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,463 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,789 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

large belly pans fitted

offside rear tyre punchered

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

large belly pans fitted

offside rear tyre punchered

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,049 miles

Belly pan fitted

Engine management light on

Full underbody protection panels fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service light on

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,627 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 GRU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS03 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS03 GRU registered?

LS03 GRU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 GRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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