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LS03 GSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 79,390 miles

engine warning light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on dash

Pass 4 May 2011 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 71,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 62,465 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 62,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emi light on

Pass 1 May 2009 54,585 miles

both front tyres close too limit.

Pass 1 May 2008 47,759 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,037 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 GSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS03 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

LS03 GSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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