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LV03 DLY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 DLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 160,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine air leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine air leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 155,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 148,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 140,977 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 131,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 113,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 104,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 77,497 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 67,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,195 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,195 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f strut damp, front pads 2/3 worn, under bonnet area covered

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,412 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 28,747 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,747 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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LV03 DLY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LV03 DLY, 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 LV03 DLY registered?

LV03 DLY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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