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LY03 CHN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,437 mi
Last recorded188,437 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 188,437 miles

Nsf brake bind

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 188,437 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 178,842 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 173,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,490 miles

front b/pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Jan 2014 130,451 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 120,781 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,977 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,225 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,156 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,961 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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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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LY03 CHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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