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LY03 LWR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

267,956 mi
Last recorded267,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 267,956 miles

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

centre console been removed

offside front handbrake effort low

Fail 4 Jul 2015 267,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 262,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 262,665 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 247,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 228,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 213,699 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 213,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 182,839 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Apr 2010 182,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Apr 2009 150,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 120,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front link rod slight play

rear number plate backing begining to brakedown

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 LWR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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