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LB52 CJO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,034 mi
Last recorded113,034 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 113,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

headlamp lenses slightly dull

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,997 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

headlamp lenses slightly dull

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,350 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)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Offside door mirror cover broken

Offside low beam headlamp image getting unclear

Offside side repeater lens broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,350 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)

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror cover broken

Offside low beam headlamp image getting unclear

Offside side repeater lens broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,791 miles

Hydraulic feed pipe to offside rear suspension slide damaged

Nearside front brake air scoop missing

Nearside front suspension strut a little oily

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight damage to offside door mirror surround

offside front suspension strut a little oily

Fail 13 Jun 2012 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Hydraulic feed pipe to offside rear suspension slide damaged

Nearside front brake air scoop missing

Nearside front suspension strut slightly oily

Offside front suspension strut slightly oily

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight damage to offside door mirror surround

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside under wing cover not secure to bumper

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

Offside door mirror cover broken

Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside under wing cover not secure to bumper

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

Offside door mirror cover broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,834 miles

Offside door mirror casing broken

Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror casing broken

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,747 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 47,747 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

205/65/r15/94h.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,386 miles

nearside front tyre has a speed rating maked T, offside front & both rear tyres are speed rated H

Fail 7 Jan 2006 34,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front tyre has a speed rating maked T, offside front & both rear tyres are speed rated H

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 CJO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CJO, 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 CJO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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