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LY03 EKN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 144,630 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 144,630 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2010 125,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 125,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 105,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 101,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,361 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 77,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,271 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 EKN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

LY03 EKN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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