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LV03 PXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,243 mi
Last recorded45,243 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,238 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,663 miles

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

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

leak of suspension overflow to o/s f

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,662 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

leak of suspension overflow to o/s f

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,548 miles

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

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

o/s/r sphere unit has dark fluid around it. possible just mixture of dirt and rain water as no obvious signs of fluid leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,548 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r sphere unit has dark fluid around it. possible just mixture of dirt and rain water as no obvious signs of fluid leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 13,076 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,876 miles

nearside front tyre punctured on inner edge

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 PXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV03 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

LV03 PXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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