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LW03 MPU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,996 mi
Last recorded169,996 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 169,996 miles

front brake warning wires slight damage

front suspension struts and rear suspension units slightly damp

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear brake backing plate slight damage

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2015 159,423 miles

front brake warning wires damaged

front suspension struts and rear suspension units slightly damp

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2015 159,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

front brake warning wires damaged

front suspension struts and rear suspension units slightly damp

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack/ wear

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2014 153,430 miles

front brake pads over half worn

front brake warning wires broken

front suspension struts and rear suspension units slightly damp

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2013 146,041 miles

front brake warning wires broken

front suspension struts and rear suspension units slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 138,977 miles

front brake warning wires broken

front suspension struts and offside rear suspension unit slightly damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2012 138,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake warning wires broken

front handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack/ perish

front suspension struts and offside rear suspension unit slightly damp

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear brake discs starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 129,197 miles

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

both front suspension struts slightly damp

front brake warning wires broken

nearside front handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2010 118,094 miles

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

check rear inner brake pads

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside front brake warning wire broken

nearside front shock/ strut slightly damp

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front brake slight binding

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,201 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack/ perish

nearside front brake warning wire broken

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,872 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,706 miles

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

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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LW03 MPU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LW03 MPU, 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 LW03 MPU registered?

LW03 MPU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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