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LB52 FBY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,755 mi
Last recorded182,755 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 182,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 182,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management warning light staying on indicating faults

Fail 9 Aug 2014 182,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 170,015 miles

Engine light on

Fail 4 Jul 2013 170,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 155,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 155,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre mirror missing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 149,691 miles

horn sounds poor low output

n/s/f headlight lens glazed poor output

Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Head Light Glass poor

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 139,361 miles

Head Light Glass poor

Pass 3 Jul 2009 131,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,166 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 106,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 96,979 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded at rear joint.

front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 96,902 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge

slight leak on both front shock absorbers

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 FBY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB52 FBY registered?

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

Is LB52 FBY safe to buy?

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