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LV03 EWR

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 135,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means emergency cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 117,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,186 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2012 100,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 100,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outter edge

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,883 miles

Nearside front upright link slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,298 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 EWR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV03 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

LV03 EWR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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