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LW03 UBM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,956 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 40,791 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,469 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,968 miles

dash insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2015 15,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

dash insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 11,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 11,331 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH REARS STARTING TO BREAK DOWNON WALLS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,074 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 UBM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

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

Is LW03 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 UBM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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