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LW03 RZZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,787 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,394 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,934 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,279 miles

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

inner rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,909 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,566 miles

both rear brake calipers close to discs,further investigation required.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both rear brake calipers getting close to discs.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,976 miles

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

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

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 RZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZZ, 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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LW03 RZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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