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LT03 KJE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,021 miles

engine light on

o/s head lamp poor condition

o/s/r brake disc shield missing

Fail 28 Jan 2016 130,021 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

o/s head lamp poor condition

o/s/r brake disc shield missing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,020 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

engine light on

o/s head lamp poor condition

o/s/r brake disc shield missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 113,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from beakes

o/s/r brake disc cover missing

oil on minimum

Pass 29 May 2012 95,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 95,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,257 miles

offside rear brake cover missing

play in offside front drop link

dampnes to offsider and nearside cfront shock absorbers

nearside front tyre on 2mm close to legal limit worn on edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampnes to offsider and nearside cfront shock absorbers

nearside front tyre on 2mm close to legal limit worn on edge

offside rear brake cover missing

play in offside front drop link

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,518 miles

slight leak front offside suspension strut

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

slisght leak from rear anti accumalator

Fail 3 Apr 2010 84,399 miles

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

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

slight leak front offside suspension strut

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

slisght leak from rear anti accumalator

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,569 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 44,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 38,705 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LT03 KJE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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