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LY03 CKU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,261 mi
Last recorded80,261 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 80,261 miles

Rear fluid suspension component has a light misting of oil

Side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,852 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside headlamp lens/pattern poor

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,101 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,357 miles

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE OSR SUSPENSION UNIT.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,815 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 CKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LY03 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

LY03 CKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LY03 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 CKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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