MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nsf brake bind
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short In wheel arch (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nsf brake bind
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
both number plates in a poor condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s
suspension pipes slight misting of oil
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
both number plates in a poor condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
front b/pads wearing thin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front b/pads wearing thin
rear b/pads wearing thin
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY03 CHN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LY03 CHN, 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 LY03 CHN registered?
LY03 CHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2003.
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