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DS52 LKU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,855 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 75,855 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,099 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,132 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 33,132 miles

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

knocking from off side rear when the wheel is rotated

Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,090 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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DS52 LKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS52 LKU, 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 DS52 LKU registered?

DS52 LKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is DS52 LKU safe to buy?

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