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LV03 UWN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,578 mi
Last recorded208,578 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 208,578 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately slight misting (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 192,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 192,227 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 182,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 170,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 169,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 163,270 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 155,505 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 148,091 miles

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

both front shockers damp

Pass 27 May 2011 148,091 miles

both front shockers damp

Pass 26 May 2010 136,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 119,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 108,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 102,682 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 102,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,886 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 UWN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWN, 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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LV03 UWN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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