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LA52 FNO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 FNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 78,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.248 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive rattle from catalyst (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,145 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,618 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,337 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 232,539 miles

cat rattle

front shockers damp

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,366 miles

cat rattle

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,691 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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LA52 FNO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LA52 FNO, 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 LA52 FNO registered?

LA52 FNO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LA52 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 FNO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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