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LY03 LWP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,551 miles

Airbag warning displayed

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire's damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lens

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,551 miles

Airbag warning displayed

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire's damaged

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lens

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 117,102 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel binding felt when turned by hand

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number starting to delaminate.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,914 miles

o/s rear tyre worn = scrubbed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,411 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

offside rear bump stop cracking

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,353 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge .

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,116 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 LWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

LY03 LWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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