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LB52 CAX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 151,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 131,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 123,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,777 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 98,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 86,263 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,253 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 86,253 miles

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,001 miles

SLIGHT WEEP FROM REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUSPENSION SUGEST KEEP AN EYE ON FLUID LEVEL

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,005 miles

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

front lower valance insecure

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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LB52 CAX 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 LB52 CAX, 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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LB52 CAX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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