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LV03 UXB

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,823 mi
Last recorded133,823 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 133,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,456 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 109,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,889 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 84,943 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 84,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 69,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,100 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 46,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,867 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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)

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 UXB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

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

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