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LW03 MTU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,576 mi
Last recorded65,576 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 MTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,576 miles

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

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

o/s/r suspension sphere weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,676 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,583 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,500 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak on engine

rear tyres edged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,088 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 22,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 MTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LW03 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

LW03 MTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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