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LW03 UBL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,452 mi
Last recorded149,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 UBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 149,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,976 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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LW03 UBL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc 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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

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

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