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CP53 LKK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,685 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 152,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 141,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut not to cords/canvas at test

suspension reservoir fluid low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut not to cords/canvas at test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension reservoir fluid low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,568 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)

slight oily seepage from both rear suspension units

Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,503 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

slight oily seepage from both rear suspension units

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clicking noise from o/s rear wheel

cloudy o/s headlight lens

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,128 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s headlight is cloudy

Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,516 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,211 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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CP53 LKK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP53 LKK, 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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CP53 LKK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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