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LT03 HZN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 HZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,017 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,017 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both side (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 41,953 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,072 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 27,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,219 miles

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

rear wiper starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,345 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,576 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,190 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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LT03 HZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT03 HZN, 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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LT03 HZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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